Union of Equality: Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030

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Series Details COM (2021) 101
Publication Date 03/03/2021
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Summary:

Communication published by the European Commission on 3 March 2021, comprising the Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030.

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This Strategy aims ensure full participation in society for disabled persons, on an equal basis with others in the European Union (EU) and beyond. It builds on its predecessor, theĀ European Disability Strategy 2010-2020, and contributes to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR). It also supports implementation by the EU and its Member States of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

The Strategy is developed around three main pillars:

  • EU Rights;
  • Independent living and autonomy;
  • Non-discrimination and equal opportunities.
Source Link https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=COM:2021:101:FIN
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  • https://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=738&langId=en&pubId=8376&furtherPubs=yes
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Commentary and Analysis
Inclusion Europe: News, 03/03/2021: European Commission presents Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030 https://www.inclusion-europe.eu/european-commission-presents-strategy-for-the-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities-2021-2030/

News
Deutsche Welle, 03/03/2021: EU presents strategy to improve disability opportunities https://p.dw.com/p/3qAYZ

Official
European Commission: DG Employment, Social Affairs & Inclusion: Union of equality: Strategy for the rights of persons with disabilities 2021-2030 https://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=1484&langId=en
European Commission: Press Release, 03/03/2021: Union of Equality: European Commission presents Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030 https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_21_810
European Commission: Questions and Answers: Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030 (3 March 2021) https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/qanda_21_813
European Commission: Opening remarks by Commissioner Dalli on the Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030 (3 March 2021) https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/speech_21_1015
Renew Europe Group: News, 03/03/2021: Renew Europe calls for swift implementation of the new EU Disability Rights Strategy https://reneweuropegroup.eu/en/news/1824-renew-europe-calls-for-swift-implementation-of-the-new-eu-disability-rights-strategy/
G/EFA Group: Press Release, 03/03/2021: Non-Binding Recommendations are no incentives for inclusion https://www.greens-efa.eu/en/article/press/non-binding-recommendations-are-no-incentive-for-inclusion/

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