European Voluntary Humanitarian Aid Corps (EVHAC)
At a Glance
12-07-2012
A European Voluntary Humanitarian Aid Corps (EVHAC), foreseen in the Lisbon Treaty, would aim to encourage young Europeans to contribute to EU humanitarian aid operations, and make them more visible. The European Commission is preparing a legislative proposal, expected for the second half of 2012, with the aim of establishing the Corps by 2014.
At a Glance
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- civil defence
- cooperation policy
- deterioration of the environment
- ENVIRONMENT
- humanitarian aid
- INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS
- INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
- international voluntary worker
- natural disaster
- non-governmental organisation
- non-governmental organisations
- POLITICS
- politics and public safety
- social affairs
- SOCIAL QUESTIONS
- voluntary work