On stage, first country from the G7: Minister Kamal Khera from Canada with the commitment to making the country barrier-free by 2040. Canada is pushing for concrete actions. #G7Italy European Disability Forum

On stage, 2nd country from the G7: USA with special advisor Sara Minkara with words of gratitude, celebrations, reflections as well as homeworks given to all!!! "Don't fix us, fix the system!" #G7Italy European Disability Forum

On stage, next country from the G7: UK Minister Sir Stephen Timms We are determined to place the views of persons with #disabilities and their representative organisations at the heart of our work... #G7Italy European Disability Forum

On stage, next country from the G7: Germany with Secretary of State Kerstin Griese Strong speech from Germany, making sure also that women and girls with #disabilities are not left behind #G7Italy European Disability Forum

Japan is next on the stage with its Minister Junko Mihara, in charge of policies related to #disability We will work with the G7 counties to improve the rights of persons with disabilities and combat discrimination! #G7Italy European Disability Forum

And now on stage, Helena Dalli representing the European Commission Inclusion at all levels, from local, national and regional with persons with disabilities and their representatives organisations! The EU is committed! #G7Italy European Disability Forum

Last country, sadly not on the G7 stage to celebrate #disability commitments and inclusion: France, with the Minister Charlotte Parmentier-Lecocq only joining the festivities this evening Charlotte Parmentier Lecocq #G7Italy European Disability Forum

The first high-level speaker, Nada Al-Nashif, kicked off the #G7Italia2024 discussion, immediately addressing armed conflicts like Ukraine, Gaza, and Haiti. "Today's dialogue can't be a one-off: we need concrete results. People with #disabilities must have a seat at the table" #G7

Family photo of the G7 Italy, w/ Ministers and State Secretaries collaborating for the first time to advance disability rights. The #Disability movement asks for action backed by dedicated funding to ensure full inclusion for persons with disabilities across all sectors #G7 #G7Italy

We met w/ Helena Dalli to discuss the end of her mandate & the upcoming reorganization of the EU’s equality agenda with Hadja Lahbib. We discussed the need of having dedicated staff on #Disability in the new cabinet & for the EU to make strong commitments at the Global Disability Summit

Our Vice-President Pat Clarke moderated a session on universal accessibility and emergencies during the G7 Italy ministerial meeting on disability. Speakers highlighted the need for governments to ensure equal access to public services and to prioritise safety in emergencies.

Our VP Pat Clarke met with French Minister Delegate for Disability Charlotte Parmentier Lecocq & the Kenyan Minister of Labour & Social Protection Alfred Mutua at the G7 Italy. We flagged the Global Disability Summit urging nations to make bold commitments to advance disability rights worldwide #G7

Happy birthday to Katarina Ivanković Knežević, who had the unique joy of celebrating her special day with G7 Italy, Pat Clarke, and 70 great delegates! What a memorable moment! 🎉 #G7 #G7Italy

Our VP Pat Clarke enjoyed meeting Joseph Murray from World Federation of the Deaf! Looking forward to future collaborations together with European Union of the Deaf

Today, the G7 Italy launched the "Solfagnagno Charter" on disability inclusion. We welcome its adoption and the involvement of the disability movement during its drafting . However, we believe that it should have presented more concrete actions. Read: edf-feph.org/g7s-solfagnano…

G7 ministers have adopted the Solfagnano Charter, affirmed “unwavering commitment” to ensuring that all individuals enjoy equal rights to full, effective, and meaningful participation and inclusion in all aspects of life. marta iraola has more 👇 euronews.com/my-europe/2024…

The European Disability Forum, who was consulted in the process, welcomes the Charter but regrets the lack of concrete actions and of funding commitments. See reaction: edf-feph.org/g7s-solfagnano… Thanks for the excellent reporting marta iraola !

The European Regional Disability Summit is this year's landmark European summit on: - Regional Inclusive Development - Humanitarian action - International Cooperation - #DisabilityRights during crisis Join 500 advocates in Berlin or online on 6 December: bmas.de/DE/Soziales/Te…

“With words, changes don’t happen.” 💬 What can the EU do to improve inclusion and accessibility for people with disabilities? 🦼👨‍🦯 We asked Ioannis Vardakastanis, president of the European Disability Forum. Find out more on #EuropeansStories: bit.ly/48ggbRD

Wir wollen die #Inklusion von Menschen mit Behinderungen auch international voranbringen! Gemeinsam mit European Disability Forum und Deutscher Behindertenrat laden wir ein zum #EuropeanRegionalDisabilitySummit am 6. Dezember 2024 in Berlin und online. Jetzt anmelden: bmas.de/erds #ERDS2024