Gunta Anca Biography

Gunta Anča is a long-standing European disability rights leader with more than two decades of experience advancing equality and human rights for persons with disabilities. She is Chairperson of the Latvian umbrella organisation of disability NGOs SUSTENTO and currently serves as Vice-President of the European Disability Forum, representing the interests of over 100 million persons with disabilities in Europe.

Gunta has extensive experience working with EU institutions and civil society, including many years as a member of the European Economic and Social Committee, where she contributed to policy debates on social inclusion, accessibility and equal rights. She has also served on the board of the European Women’s Lobby, strengthening the link between disability rights and gender equality.

She holds degrees in social sciences and business management and combines strong policy expertise with practical leadership of the disability movement. Her work focuses on strengthening organisations of persons with disabilities, promoting gender equality, ensuring meaningful participation in decision-making, and building a more inclusive and accessible Europe.