United Nations experts reviewed EU’s compliance on disability rights. The European Disability Forum supports the findings of a new evaluation by United Nations experts that calls for the European Union to “conduct a comprehensive review of its legislation”. The evaluation explains that such a review is needed to ensure “compatibility with the Convention” on the […]| European Disability Forum
A delegation led by our President met the Executive Vice-President of the European Commission, Roxana Mînzatu, on 28 May to advocate for clear actions to advance our rights. Vice-President Mînzatu is responsible for Social Rights and Skills, Quality Jobs and Preparedness and, notably, oversees the work of the Commissioner for Equality. During the meeting we […]| European Disability Forum
A delegation led by our President, Yannis Vardakastanis, met the Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, Hadja Lahbib, on 22 May to call for stronger legislation that upholds our rights. The meeting followed the recommendations by the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with disabilities. Our delegation asked for the European Strategy […]| European Disability Forum
The evaluation of the European Union by United Nations experts is clear: while progress was made, the European Union must step up on its responsibilities. The European Union ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2010. It means that it has the responsibility to enact laws and policies to […]| European Disability Forum
The United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities hosted the Public Dialogue to review the European Union’s Implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on 11 and 12 March. The European Union publicly explained how it’s advancing disability rights during this Dialogue. You can read a complete summary […]| European Disability Forum
