Media release
THE DISABILITY MOVEMENT CALLS FOR SOCIAL INVESTMENTS TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES FROM THE CRISIS
Cyprus, 18 November 2012 ///
On 17-18 November 2012, the European disability movement gathered at
Ayia Napa, Cyprus, for EDF’s Board meeting thanks to the support of
Cyprus EU Presidency. Representatives of its member organisations all
around Europe, as well as representatives of the Cyprus Republic and the
European Parliament discussed the steps to be taken towards a more
inclusive and accessible Europe. During the meeting, EDF adopted a
Statement on the crisis in view of the upcoming European Council on
22-23 November 2012.
> WE WANT EU MONEY INVESTED ON ACCESSIBILITY & SOCIAL INCLUSION
Acknowledging
that persons with disabilities and their families have been hit
disproportionately hard by the crisis leading to the worsening of their
living conditions and endangering their social rights, during its Board
meeting in Cyprus, EDF adopted a Statement on the crisis calling for social investments to protect and respect the rights of persons with disabilities.
The Statement will be sent to the European Council, the European
Commission, the European Parliament, the European Central Bank and all
the heads of State and Government in view of the upcoming European Council on 22-23 November 2012.
Communication
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