Updates from EDF and its members and partners in Ukraine and surrounding countries.
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Welcome to EDF
We are an umbrella organisation of persons with disabilities that defends the interests of over 100 million persons with disabilities in Europe.
We are an independent non-governmental organisation (NGO) that brings together representative organisations of persons with disabilities from across Europe. We are run by persons with disabilities and their families. We are a strong united voice of persons with disabilities in Europe.
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Our latest news
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Youth
Will learning mobility be more disability-inclusive?
The Council of the European Union published Council Recommendations ‘Europe on the Move’ – learning mobility opportunities for...
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Climate Action
Climate Change and Disability-Inclusive Action: Your Participation Matters!
Climate change is one of the most significant threats to development and quality of living today. Persons with...
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Uncategorized
Worrying lack of mention of disability in the next Commission’s political priorities
The European disability movement is extremely concerned that disability issues are not mentioned in the document outlining the...
Read moreRights of persons with disabilities in the European Union
How does the European Union guarantee the rights of persons with disabilities?
Join us in our events
European Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024
The 2024 edition of the European Day of Persons with Disabilities conference is taking place in Brussels on...
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G7 (Group of Seven) Ministerial Meeting on Inclusion and Disability
The Group of Seven (G7) is an informal forum that brings together Italy, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, the...
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3rd OPD Consultation (Central/Eastern Europe and Central Asia) - July 2nd
Event Details Organisers: European Disability Forum (EDF) and Global Disability Summit (GDS) Secretariat Audience (by invite-only): Organisations of Persons with...
Read moreUkraine: Protection and safety of persons with disabilities and their families
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