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The European Commission has rejected the initiative for a new financial mechanism to expand access to abortions, stating that member states can utilize existing tools like the European Social Fund for support.

The Secretary of Welfare, Ariadna Montiel Reyes, launched the National Training Day for the Social Infrastructure Contribution Fund (FAIS) 2026, aimed at enhancing the execution mechanisms of the fund to combat poverty and inequality.

The Santos Social Fund has announced 108 openings for free qualification courses in various fields, open to residents of Santos.

In Gabon, a ministerial decree has been enacted that prohibits business leaders who owe debts to the National Social Security Fund from leaving the country, raising concerns about the impact on the business climate.

The Nigerian government has launched a $50 million fund in collaboration with Japan to support startups addressing social challenges.

The Governor of São Paulo, Tarcísio de Freitas, attended the first Job Fair of the Social Fund of São Paulo in Patrocínio Paulista, offering 300 job vacancies and free services to the local population.

The Argentine Congress approved a critical article in the labor reform that establishes the Labor Assistance Fund (FAL), despite opposition warnings about its implications for pension financing.

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias delivered a pointed message to the leadership of the New Democracy party, expressing concerns over the party's declining popularity and questioning its social relevance despite having capable ministers.

Fifteen years after the establishment of Brazil's Pre-Salt Social Fund, its effectiveness in addressing social development and reducing inequalities has been hampered by governance issues.

The article discusses the Maltese Order’s campaign to raise awareness and fund support for elderly and disabled individuals in Lithuania, highlighting the impact of a small donation through tax designation.

This article discusses the implications of a labor reform in Argentina that reduces employer contributions to social security while introducing a fund for potential severance payments.

Riga's social housing capacity is set to increase with a new building providing 250 apartments, funded in part by the European Regional Development Fund.

A new social housing development on Dzelzava Street in Riga aims to provide 250 apartments, with special accommodations for people with mobility disabilities, funded partly by the European Regional Development Fund.

The city of São Vicente in São Paulo has opened 195 spots for vocational training courses offered by its Social Solidarity Fund, with registrations starting on Thursday until all spots are filled.

Sodra, Lithuania's social insurance fund, outlines the consequences for state pension contributions upon withdrawing from the second pension pillar, detailing the calculation of pensions and their components.

The government of Mato Grosso has redirected R$ 56.6 million meant for social security to fund the construction of Novo Mato Grosso Park in Cuiabá.

The Arewa Revival Project has urged President Bola Tinubu to review the leadership of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund to ensure greater transparency and accountability in managing contributors' funds.

Australia's $739 million veterans rehabilitation plan will fund social activities and modern treatments for former service members, including yoga, cooking lessons, and medicinal psychedelics for PTSD.

France's social security fund URSSAF is demanding 1.7 billion euros from Uber for not declaring its workers as employees and failing to provide appropriate insurance coverage.

The Social Security Institute of Amapá incurred a loss of R$ 25 million by investing in an investment fund heavily focused on Ambipar stocks, which was decided by its investment committee last September.

Spanish Minister of Social Rights Pablo Bustinduy has proposed a tax on billionaires, known as the 'Zucman tax,' to generate funds for a universal child benefit aimed at eradicating child poverty.

The Ecuadorian Social Security Institute (IESS) in Guayaquil will provide services for the first time on a Saturday, February 7, 2026, marking a significant milestone in its 58-year history.

Minister Żurek announces that the ministry is recovering and funds from the Justice Fund will soon be distributed to victims, but social organizations express their disappointment and confusion over delays.

The Postimehe Fund's application deadline for the Jaan Tõnisson-named book grant, aimed at supporting research in the humanities or social sciences, is approaching, with submissions accepted until February 14, 2026.

The Spanish sovereign fund, named España Crece, will provide an additional 2.8 billion euros for the construction of social rental housing, utilizing unused loans from the Recovery Plan.

Cresol has invested over R$ 11 million in 2025 to support social projects that benefited more than 1 million people, marking its 30th anniversary in the credit cooperative sector.

Giuseppe Longo discusses the impact of demographic transition on the economy, labor market, and social balances, emphasizing the need for complementary pensions and active policies to address employment and sustainability challenges.

The Deputy Minister of National Economy and Finance, Nikos Papathanasis, announced that two more universities in Greece will participate in a program aimed at promoting gender equality and providing psychological support, funded by the European Social Fund.

The article argues for shifting healthcare focus from treating chronic diseases reactively in hospitals to proactive community care and prevention, emphasizing that social and environmental factors significantly influence chronic health issues.

Six individuals were arrested as part of an investigation into bribery and fraud concerning a British social housing fund, with the Serious Fraud Office estimating suspicious activities worth £300 million.

The Serious Fraud Office has arrested six individuals in connection with a £300m fraud investigation related to a UK social housing fund, conducting raids across multiple locations.