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.
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.
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