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‘Europe for Christmas’: Interview with Peter Tromp and Robert Whiston (‘Dads on the Air’, Australia, 13 Dec. 2011)

Posted on December 13, 2011 by fathercare

Source: Australia, Dads on the Air Radio Archives, Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 10:30AM   Listen Now (MP3) With special guests: Benjamin Wondergem Ken Thompson Peter Tromp Robert Whiston In our last show for 2011 and in the leadup to … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the Platform for European Fathers (PEF)

Posted on June 27, 2011 by fathercare

The Platform for European Fathers (PEF) was founded at the European Parliament building in Brussels, Belgium on Monday June 27, 2011. On the initiative of mr. Peter Tromp, chair of the Dutch ‘Vader Kennis Centrum‘ (Father Knowledge Centre), and made … Continue reading →

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Petition to MEP’s calling to vote in favour of Amendment 50 (introducing a minimum of 2 weeks fully paid Paternity Leave)

Posted on October 19, 2010 by fathercare

Dear Member(s) of the European Parliament, Tomorrow, wednesday the 20th October, the European Parliament will vote on the Estrela report amending a directive regarding maternity and paternity leave. The Platform for European Fathers together with the other organisations and NGO’s … Continue reading →

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Petition to European Parliament in support of Amendment 50 (minimum of 2 weeks paid Paternity Leave)

Posted on October 15, 2010 by fathercare

Dear Member(s) of the European Parliament, As you probably know, next week the European Parliament will vote on the Estrela report amending a directive regarding maternity and paternity leave. The Platform for European Fathers together with the other organisations and … Continue reading →

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