European Disability Forum
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The European Disability Forum defends the interests of 100 million persons with disabilities in Europe. #DisabilityRights
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http://www.edf-feph.org 22-05-2009 14:27:30
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Today, 8 disability organizations wrote to the United Nations to end delays in establishing a disability constituency—an essential step for meaningful participation at #COP29. Read here 👉 africandisabilityforum.org/global-disabil…
The new Bündnis Entwicklung Hilft #WorldRiskReport 2024 has been published - this year on the focus topic #MultipleCrises. On pages 32 + 33 you will find an article by our #CBM colleague Evi Befus on ‘Psychosocial support and mental health in North Kivu’ in DR Congo: weltrisikobericht.de/download/4145/…
Today, we met with MEP Maria Walsh MEP, a strong support of #DisabilityRights. We thank her commitment to re-establish the #EPDisability Intergroup! Learn more about the Intergroup: edf-feph.org/disability-int…
International Disability Alliance (IDA) Marion Staff of European Disability Forum highlighted how the EDF is raising awareness and advocating with governments to translate pledges on @DisabilityInclusion into actionable change through Commitments. #CommitToChange
As the European Parliament starts the session, we want to ensure its Members understand their role in defending #DisabilityRights. Our new manuals support Members of the European Parliament in defending our rights in their Committees! Read: buff.ly/4d5u1Hk
This is unacceptable. Equality deserves its own Commissioner, not just a footnote in an overloaded portfolio. The EU must prioritise gender parity & equality, not sideline them. We count on the European Parliament to step up and speak out for women's rights & equality.
"Equality left out in Commission portfolios" Our President Ioannis Vardakastanis said, "It is unbelievable that the proposal excludes a standalone portfolio on Equality. It is a “slap in the face” for millions of people" More: edf-feph.org/equality-left-…
Join us in celebrating the 4th Anniversary of the Web Accessibility Directive! On 24 September, together with IAAP_EU will host a public hybrid event. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from accessibility experts. Sign up now! accessibilityassociation.org/s/WAD-Event #accessibility #WAD