COFACE, the Confederation of Family Organisations in the European Union, has changed its name and adopted a new slogan.
Now known as COFACE – FAMILIES EUROPE, A better society for ALL families, the name change has been welcomed by NELFA, the Network of European LGBTIQ* Families Associations.
The announcement was made at their 2016 General Assembly in Brussels, where they re-elected their president Annemie Drieskens along with a new Administrative Council and Executive Bureau.
The 2016 General Assembly unanimously voted in favour of the new name and slogan and also agreed their mission for the future, promoting well-being, health and security of families and their members in a changing society while serving as a trusted entity for family mainstreaming and for the voice and needs of families in the EU and beyond.
NELFA’s President of the Board, Maria von Känel, said: “I’m really happy about this clear new direction taken by COFACE – FAMILIES EUROPE in defence of ALL families, because it reflects our common mission. NELFA also wishes to promote non-discrimination, equal opportunities, respect for human rights, social inclusion and solidarity. Let’s continue our joint cooperation and let’s move forward together – reenergised and ready!”
Luís Amorim, NELFA’s Vice-President of the Board, added: “Promoting the well-being, health and security of ALL families can never be taken for granted. LGBTIQ* parents and their children face quite often very difficult circumstances. There is still a lack of recognition, equal rights and social acceptance in many quarters. It is reassuring to know that COFACE – FAMILIES EUROPE backs Rainbow Families as well.”
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