History education recognized as vital by European group
What could Italian organisations combating organised crime, European associations promoting history and volunteering throughout the continent, an environment NGO and an economic chamber possibly have in common? They have all been singled out as winners of the third edition of the EESC's civil society prize. The prize-giving ceremony will take place during the EESC plenary session on 4 November.
The civil society prize panel, chaired by EESC President Mario Sepi , unanimously selected the six civil society organisations as winners of the 2009 edition.
Two Italian associations, Libera International and Confindustria Sicilia, which both combat mafia and organised crime in Italy and further afield, tied for the first prize. The former created the Libera International Network, which brings together civil society organisations in the EU and beyond which fight against mafia and transnational crime in numerous areas. The latter defends Sicilian businesses against protection rackets and promotes healthy business practices to attract investment.
There was also a tie for the second prize, awarded both to the European Association of History Educators (EUROCLIO), which supports the development of history education in a thought-provoking way so as to strengthen peace, stability and democracy, and to Volonteurope , a European network consisting of over 1500 civil society organisations that promotes and encourages volunteering in the EU through transnational partnerships and recognition schemes....
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The civil society prize panel, chaired by EESC President Mario Sepi , unanimously selected the six civil society organisations as winners of the 2009 edition.
Two Italian associations, Libera International and Confindustria Sicilia, which both combat mafia and organised crime in Italy and further afield, tied for the first prize. The former created the Libera International Network, which brings together civil society organisations in the EU and beyond which fight against mafia and transnational crime in numerous areas. The latter defends Sicilian businesses against protection rackets and promotes healthy business practices to attract investment.
There was also a tie for the second prize, awarded both to the European Association of History Educators (EUROCLIO), which supports the development of history education in a thought-provoking way so as to strengthen peace, stability and democracy, and to Volonteurope , a European network consisting of over 1500 civil society organisations that promotes and encourages volunteering in the EU through transnational partnerships and recognition schemes....