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Since July 1, IF has a new staff member: Hildur Önnudóttir is the new European Policy Officer. She is based in Brussels and we are very happy to count with her. Welcome to the IF family, Hildur!

The 3rd webinar of the IF EU online workshop focused on ageing with spina bifida and hydrocephalus. The webinar was led by the IF Working Group on Ageing, which presented the results of the survey launched in 2019.

Within the current emergency situation due to COVID-19, IF has adapted the format and content of its European workshop. IF will meet its European members online!

IF is very happy to welcome our new Secretary General. From June 1, we count with Dr. Sylvia Roozen to lead IF into the future together with the whole team!

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.

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.