We are pleased to share the 6th SECON newsletter, highlighting the latest activities and insights from across the project as partners continue working to strengthen the social economy in Europe. In this edition, you can explore highlights from the interregional meeting in Poland, discover inspiring social enterprise success stories, and learn how partners are transforming
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We are excited to share the 5th edition of the Rural Youth Future newsletter, highlighting how interregional cooperation is creating real opportunities for young people in rural areas across Europe. In this issue, you will: • Discover highlights from the 5th Interregional Seminar in Brussels (15–16 October 2025), co-hosted by the KMOP Policy Center and
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KMOP – Social Action and Innovation Centre convened civil society actors, practitioners, and community professionals in Athens to address rising pressures on civic space in Greece and to explore practical responses for strengthening democratic participation. On 23 January 2026 in Piraeus, within the framework of the Bridging Borders festival, KMOP hosted a national conference that
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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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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
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
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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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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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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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