Since 1983 FEFAF - European Federation of Parents and Carers at Home, has been advocating for the recognition of unpaid caregiving work, to raise the status, rights and value of this important work that benefits the whole of society.

FEFAF has accredited consultative status at the United Nations (ECOSOC). We are members of European Women's Lobby and Social Platform. Our federation represents national member organizations all through Europe and together we are a stronger voice for these issues. 
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Activity Report

We are happy share FEFAF's activity report which highlights key activities and engagements from April 2023 to February 2025, reflecting our ongoing efforts to promote family values and parental support on national and international platforms. From high-profile conferences and panel discussions to collaborative meetings with influential leaders and organizations, our work continues to foster meaningful dialogue and drive initiatives that emphasize the importance of family, motherhood, and societal well-being.

Photo: In September 2023 Madeleine Wallin and Anne Fennel established contact with James Heckman, Nobel Laureate in Economics. Heckman expressed support for collaboration on emphasizing the economic importance of motherhood.

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Conference Brescia
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​We are happy to announce FEFAFs 40 year anniversary. We are proud of the women who started this organization and we do our best to continue the good work.

In April we celebrated with a conference in Brescia, Italy. One of the founders, Tina Leonzi, is from Brescia so it felt special to have our celebration here. We have listened to speeches about unpaid caregiving work, the history of FEFAF and Invisible work day. 

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40 year anniversary!

Come join us in Brescia, Italy where we will have our General Assembly and on the day of the Invisible Work Day we will have our celebration and acknowledge the unpaid caregiving work and the history of FEFAF. 

We will have international speakers with us from ELFAC, FAFCE and IFFD speaking about unpaid caregiving work. We will also hear from one of the founders of FEFAF, Tina Leonzi, and hear about the history of FEFAF from a former president and much more. 

Welcome!

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FEFAF attending CSW67

We will be attending the UN Commission on the Status of Women in New York City 2023. Will your organization be there? Contact us for a meeting!

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2022 New member organization

​We are happy to announce that HJEM from Denmark are now part of our team. Welcome!

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Board Elected in 2021

From the left: 
Madeleine Wallin, General Secretary
Katalin Balla, Vice President
Caroline Höglund, President
Marie Peacock, Vice President
Régine Peynsaert, Treasurer

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FEFAF at the United Nations in March 2019

FEFAF hosted a parallel event at CSW, with the title: "The First Line of Defense: Attachment & Maternal Economies Are the Ultimate Social Protection System" Watch all three talks here: 
Caroline Höglund, Haro (Photo below)
Madeleine Wallin, F.E.F.A.F 
Carolina Allen, Big Ocean Women