Ministerial Conference Conference of European Ministers responsible for social cohesion
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“Investing in social cohesion – investing in stability and the well-being of society” This first Conference of Ministers of Social Cohesion will re-launch the debate on the important role of social cohesion for European societies in the context of globalisation and the economic crisis. The Conference will assess the political commitment necessary in order to strengthen social cohesion as society’s capacity to achieve, maintain and improve well-being for all, while applying an inclusive approach based on shared values. The Conference will explore the level of investment required to guarantee social stability based on equal access of all to social rights and opportunities. In addition to respect for universal access to social rights, the Ministers will concentrate on the content and further development of those rights, including for the most vulnerable groups. Speakers will include the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Terry Davis, the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Thomas Hammerberg, and the Minister for Public Health and Social Development of Russia, Tatyana Golikova.
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