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IF congratulates the new UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Professor Gerard Quinn and the new members of the CRPD Committee

IF congratulates Professor Quinn on his appointment as UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the new members of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

IF event on disability rights and sexual health

On 7th of December 2020 IF was joined by the European Disability Forum, the European Network for Independent Living and MEP Stelios Kympouropoulos for an online event on disability rights and sexual health. 

IF position paper on the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework of the European Union.

IF recently published a position paper with recommendations to ensure that the implementation of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) of the EU advances the rights of individuals with SBH within and beyond the EU. 

WORLD SPINA BIFIDA AND HYDROCEPHALUS DAY - The First Online Event 2020

IF reflects on the WSBHD 2020 - The World Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Day (WSBHD) on October 25 is a very special highlight on our International agenda. It gives us the opportunity to raise awareness on SBH and share our stories with our stakeholders.

"IMAGINE, CREATE AND LIVE YOUR RIGHT!" Photo contest on human rights

Participate in the 1st edition of the photo contest dedicated to the topic of human rights organized by IF and ASBI Italy. The photo contest is open to everyone and has no age limits. Prizes will be awarded to the first 3 classified.

The Roadmap for the European Disability Rights Strategy 2021-2030 has been published.

IF will contribute to the consultation on the roadmap for the European Disability Strategy 2021-2030 and urges its European members to do the same.

World Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Day 2020

Join the 2020 World Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Day celebrations!

Infograph - Article 25 of the UNCRPD

Learn more about the rights of individuals with SBH as per article 25 of the UNCRPD

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.