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The European Disability Forum

The European Disability Forum is an independent NGO that represents the interests of 80 million Europeans with disabilities. EDF is the only European platform run by persons with disabilities and their families. We are the front runner for disability rights. We are the voice of persons with disabilities in Europe.


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UN CONVENTION ON TOP OF THE AGENDA: HOW INDEPENDENT IS THE MECHANISM?

23 May 2012/// The COHOM gathered on 16 May to explore the best way to set up the independent mechanism of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. EDF presented its proposals to respect the essence of the Treaty and make sure persons with disabilities are included.

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INFORMAL SUMMIT ON GROWTH AND EMPLOYMENT: EDF'S LETTER TO PRESIDENT VAN ROMPUY

22 May 2012 /// We welcome the call for an informal EU summit on growth and employment. EDF believes that the leaders of Europe should discuss the social impact of the crisis and its consequences on fundamental rights. Therefore, we wrote a letter to President Van Rompuy to make sure he understands a European strategy without human rights will be always limited in its effect.

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COHESION POLICY FOR ALL: COMMISSIONER HAHN COMMITS WITH THE UN CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

16 May 2012 /// It is crucial that EU money is invested on improving the lives of all European citizens, including people with disabilities. EDF wants to make sure that accessibility, non-discrimination and social inclusion, as well as the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) are key goals of the EU Structural Funds. Yesterday EDF President, Yannis Vardakastanis, met the Commissioner for Regional Policy, Johannes Hahn, in order to discuss the future Cohesion Policy 2014-2020.

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