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How objectively do we see the world? A new self-reflection tool from KMOP

Most of us like to believe that our decisions and judgements are guided by conscious thought. Yet, research shows that, more often than we realise, our minds rely on “automatic associations” — mental shortcuts shaped over time by personal experience, social messages and cultural norms. These automatic associations don’t necessarily reflect prejudice or intent. They’re […]

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KMOP and the University of Barcelona convene a high-level conference on addressing territorial inequalities in Europe

What does it really mean to be “left behind?” And how does this framing influence policy responses at local, national and EU level? Over the last three years, research conducted, within the EXIT project, across 17 rural, post-industrial and urban territories in eight countries has generated solid, comparative evidence on territorial inequalities in Europe. Combining

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Strengthening the role of sports professionals in preventing and addressing gender-based violence

Game on. Violence off. In a bold move to confront gender-based violence in sport, KMOP teamed up with five European countries to roll out a suite of educational resources. Designed for those working at every level of sport, the tools champion a proactive approach to equality, safety, and inclusion on and off the field. Boost

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Shining a light on labour exploitation: A European call for coordinated action

KMOP – Social Action and Innovation Centre successfully hosted the international conference “Seeing the Unseen: Strengthening European Cooperation Against Labour Exploitation and Human Trafficking” on Friday, 5 December 2025, at Residence Palace in Brussels. The hybrid event brought together around 120 participants from across Europe, including policymakers, frontline professionals, researchers, and civil-society organisations, with the

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Building a Sustainable Future in Education

On Thursday, 4 December 2025, KMOP hosted in Athens the hybrid international conference “Building a Sustainable Future in Education”, highlighting the crucial role of education in shaping a more sustainable and resilient future. Over 250 educators and policy-makers from five European countries actively participated, confirming the growing interest of the educational community in integrating sustainability

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December at the Friendly Space for Women & Girls

KMOP presents the updated December programme of the Friendly Space for Women and Girls in Piraeus, offering 9 empowering sessions designed to promote mental well-being, personal growth, and professional development. Every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 14:00 to 17:00, women and girls aged 16 and over join a community where they can connect, create, share experiences, and rediscover their confidence and inner strength.

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Strengthening the role of frontline professionals and social partners in addressing human trafficking

KMOP, in collaboration with the National Centre for Social Solidarity (EKKA) and SolidarityNow, organised on Wednesday 26 November 2025, at the Ionic Centre in Athens, an informational event titled “Addressing Human Trafficking in Greece: The Role of Frontline Professionals and Social Partners”. The event brought together numerous representatives from Civil Society Organisations, as well as

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Bringing migrants’ realities into policy: KMOP joins the EU Migration Forum Bureau

We are proud to announce that Alexandra Harkay, Coordinator of KMOP’s Policy & Research Department, has been elected to the Bureau of the European Migration Forum — the EU’s central platform for dialogue between civil society and institutions on migration, asylum and integration. This election is not only a recognition of Alexandra’s expertise. It’s a

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Joining forces with leading European universities to advance gender equality in research and innovation

KMOP announces its new partnership with six leading European universities in a new effort to strengthen gender equality across Research and Innovation Organisations (RIOs) in Europe. Gender Equality Plans (GEPs) have long been a central tool for tackling gender imbalance in research and innovation. However, most existing frameworks often fail to reflect the realities of

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Affordable housing for everyone: What citizens want to see happen

More than 100 participants from across Europe took part in the Online Citizens’ Dialogue on Housing, organised by KMOP – Social Action and Innovation Centre on 12 November 2025. The interactive event brought together citizens, experts, young people, migrants, and individuals facing housing challenges to explore how housing systems can become more affordable, inclusive, and

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