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Human rights of persons with disabilities

EUROPEAN UNION

• The European Commission

• Promote peace, its values and the well-being of its citizens

• Create an internal market

• Fight against social exclusion and discrimination

• Protect and improve the quality of the environment

• Promote gender equality between women and men and the protection of children's rights

Some of the objectives of the European Union are:

• The Council of European Union

• The European Council

• The European Parliament

The european institutions are:

WHAT IS THE EU?

The European Union is an economic and political unione which includes 27 countries in Europe. These countries came together to make things better, easier and safer for people. They agreed to work together and help each other.

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Over the last few years, the European Commission has promoted numerous initiatives consistent with the aims and values of the 2030 Agenda, approved by the United Nations in September 2015. With the start of the Commission chaired by Ursula von der Leyen, the 2030 Agenda has become central to the political action of the European Union

THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE 2030 AGENDA

In the European Union, about 87 milion people with some form of disability are subject to unfair or discriminatory treatment.

The challenges of the European Union

DISABILITY

50,8%

50.8% of people with disabilities have a job compared to 75% of people without disabilities.

28,4%

28.4% of people with disabilities are at risk of poverty or social exclusion, compared with 17.8% of people without disabilities.

29,4%

Only 29.4% of people with disabilities have a tertiary education, compared to 43.8% of people without disabilities.

UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

2006

A ten-year plan presented by the European Commission aimed at improving the lives of disabled people in Europe. The main objective of this strategy is to make further progress, building on the positive results already achieved with the 2010-2020 strategy

EUROPEAN DISABILITY STRATEGY 2010-2020

2009

PILLAR 17:People with disabilities have the right to income support that guarantees a dignified life, services that enableto participate in the labour market and society and toa working environment adapted to their needs.

WHAT EUROPEAN UNION HAS DONE DURING THE 21st CENTURY

2017

EUROPEAN PILLAR OF SOCIAL RIGHTS

2021

STRATEGY FOR THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 2021-2030

• AccesibleEU: a database to provide information and promote good practices on accessibility in all sectors

• European Disability Charter: valid in all EU countries participating in the EU Disability Card project, aims to reduce bureaucracy for people with disabilities and simplify and digitize activities that affect them

• Guidance for Member States on how to improve independent living and social inclusion of persons with disabilities

• Framework for Excellent Social Services intended for people with disabilities

• Legislative package to improve the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the labour market

• A platform on disability with the aim of supporting the implementation of the strategy and strengthening collaboration and knowledge exchange

• Accessibility: the strategy aims to ensure that persons with disabilities can move freely, stay without barriers and actively participate in the democratic process

• Quality of life and autonomy: particular attention is paid to social protection and non-discrimination in the workplace

• Equal participation: the aim is to ensure equal opportunities and access to justice, education, culture, sport, tourism and all health services

• Role of the EU: the European Union is committed to leading by example and being a point of reference for the promotion of the rights of persons with disabilities both internally and externally.

INITIATIVES

PRIORITY

STRATEGY FOR THE RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES 2021-2030

Some targets are:

• Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequality in outcomes, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies, and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies, and actions in this regard
• by 2030, enhance and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all people, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, economic status or otherwise

Reduced Inequalities

Goal 10 focuses on reducing inequalities within and between states