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Ever since I started my internship with European Disability Forum (EDF) I have been catching myself walking around...

My name is Nicaise Mokabo. I was seven years old when I lost my leg after a traffic accident. Very quickly, I had to deal with the situation and my prosthetist told me that I had to find a physical activity. And this is my story.

The National Association of Current and Former Psychiatric Users (LAP) in Denmark has been tracking the government’s proposal...

As an expert by experience on the use of coercion in (youth)psychiatry, I would like to stress that a tough approach to rioting youth and youngsters is counterproductive.

I would like to be involved in the work on strengthening and promoting Articles 12 and 19 with their general comments, as well as in the work on the draft general commentary on Article 28. The CRPD underlines also the role of the family and the duty of the State in supporting the family.

"Human rights are universal and indivisible; they belong to all human beings, so naturally they also belong to...

We need to work together if we want to release the full potential of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). The disability organisations, our disability umbrellas are vital with their knowledge and experience. It must always be “Nothing about us without us”

States parties to the Convention will elect 9 independent experts to the Committee on the Rights of Persons...

Mind the Gap by Jolijn Santegoeds, 9 December 2020. This is the last of four articles in the story. Click on every title to access.

Mind the Gap by Jolijn Santegoeds, 9 December 2020. This is the third of four articles in the story. Click on every title to access.

Mind the Gap by Jolijn Santegoeds, 9 December 2020. This is the second of four articles in the story. Click on every title to access.

Mind the Gap by Jolijn Santegoeds, 9 December 2020. This is the first of four articles in the story. Click on every title to access.

by Luisa Bosisio Fazzi, Italian Disability Forum and member of EDF Women’s Committee

Citizens have been able to enjoy tremendous opportunities since the European Union was created. People can move freely:...

Article by Luisa Bosiso Fazzi, EDF Board Member and of the Italian Disability Forum. Original version in italian on Superando.it.

Happy Children’s Day everyone! Children with disabilities have the right to the same life as all other children....