Latest news Ageing (12) Community Building (53) Developing Countries (22) Europe (65) Human Rights (108) Hydrocephalus (53) International Solidarity (31) Network Development (58) Prevention (57) Right to Health (64) Sexuality (7) SkiForAll (4) Spina Bifida (74) Vacancy (3) WSBHD (21) Youth (26) 23 October 2020 Infograph - Article 25 of the UNCRPD Learn more about the rights of individuals with SBH as per article 25 of the UNCRPD Read more 6 October 2020 IF calls for equal treatment in employment for persons with disabilities in the EU IF joins MEP Katrin Langensiepen in calling for better EU legislation on anti-discrimination and a strong EU Disability Strategy post 2020. Read more 20 May 2020 Joint response to the UN Policy Brief 138 Member States and Observers published a response to the United Nations Secretary-General’s Policy Brief on “A Disability-Inclusive Response to COVID-19”. They welcome guidance from the UN and encourage cooperation, investment and direct support from all stakeholders. Read more 10 May 2020 UN Policy Brief for a disability-inclusive response to COVID-19 Through this paper, the UN highlights the impact of COVID19 on persons with disabilities and the key actions and recommendations to make the response and recovery inclusive of persons with disabilities. Read more 24 April 2020 New advocacy tools to promote the implementation of folic acid interventions Two new Knowledge Briefs have been published by the Folate Task Team, with the support of IF, to help reduce the incidence of neural tube defects, with a special focus on low and middle income countries Read more 21 April 2020 UN Special Rapporteur warns against ableism in medical and scientific practice Deeply rooted negative perceptions on the value of people with disabilities in society continue to influence legislation, policies, customs and practices related to prevention, cure and assisted dying Read more Previous Page Next Page
