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# Name change for EU family organisation
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/name-change-for-eu-family-organisation/
- Published: 2016-07-13T15:53:14.000Z
- Updated: 2016-07-13T15:53:14.000Z
- Description: COFACE, the Confederation of Family Organisations in the European Union, has changed its name and adopted a new slogan.
- Author: Gary Hart
- Tags: In The South, News

## COFACE, the Confederation of Family Organisations in the European Union, has changed its name and adopted a new slogan.

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**Now known as** COFACE – FAMILIES EUROPE, *A better society for ALL families,* the name change has been welcomed by NELFA, the Network of European LGBTIQ\* Families Associations.

The announcement was made at their 2016 General Assembly in Brussels, where they re-elected their president **Annemie Drieskens** along with a new Administrative Council and Executive Bureau.

The 2016 General Assembly unanimously voted in favour of the new name and slogan and also agreed their mission for the future, promoting well-being, health and security of families and their members in a changing society while serving as a trusted entity for family mainstreaming and for the voice and needs of families in the EU and beyond.

![Maria von Känel](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/web-200-9.jpg)

Maria von Känel

**NELFA’s President of the Board, Maria von Känel, said:** *“I’m really happy about this clear new direction taken by COFACE – FAMILIES EUROPE in defence of ALL families, because it reflects our common mission. NELFA also wishes to promote non-discrimination, equal opportunities, respect for human rights, social inclusion and solidarity. Let’s continue our joint cooperation and let’s move forward together – reenergised and ready!”*

![Luís Amorim](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/web-200-10.jpg)

Luís Amorim

**Luís Amorim, NELFA’s Vice-President of the Board, added:** *“Promoting the well-being, health and security of ALL families can never be taken for granted. LGBTIQ\* parents and their children face quite often very difficult circumstances. There is still a lack of recognition, equal rights and social acceptance in many quarters. It is reassuring to know that COFACE – FAMILIES EUROPE backs Rainbow Families as well.”*

**For more information about COFACE – FAMILIES EUROPE, [click here:](http://www.coface-eu.org/?ref=scenemag.co.uk)**

**For more information about NELFA, [click here:](http://www.nelfa.org/?ref=scenemag.co.uk)**