June 2009

Explore the world and demolish myths with Gapminder

22 / 06 / 2009

Gapminder helps making the world understandable, using the Internet. See countries change in ways that challenge old myths. You choose from the best statistics. The Gapminder software unveils the beauty of statistical time series by converting boring numbers into enjoyable, animated and interactive graphics.

2010 to be the European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion

15 / 06 / 2009

79 million people in the European Union – or 16% of the population – currently live at risk of poverty. This violates EU principles of solidarity and social justice. In response, the European Commission has designated 2010 as the "European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion". The 2010 European Year aims to reach EU citizens and all public, social and economic stakeholders.

Bridges over the Sea

02 / 06 / 2009

For the fourth time young people and civil servants all over the Baltic Sea Region will get together to discuss the past, present and most of all the future of the Baltic Sea Region. The 4th UBC Youth Conference will be hosted by the city of Kristiansand in the south of Norway on 22-25 September 2009.