European Parliament Spotlights Disability Rights
Brussels, 29 November 2024
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution calling for stronger action to protect and promote the rights of persons with disabilities. The resolution, which was adopted by a large majority, sets out a number of concrete steps that the EU and its member states can take to improve the lives of persons with disabilities.
These steps include:
- Enacting legislation to prohibit discrimination against persons with disabilities in all areas of life, including employment, education, healthcare, and transportation.
- Establishing accessible and affordable housing for persons with disabilities.
- Providing adequate income support and other benefits to persons with disabilities.
- Ensuring that persons with disabilities have equal access to education, employment, and other opportunities.
- Promoting the participation of persons with disabilities in decision-making processes.
In addition to these concrete steps, the resolution also calls for a change in attitudes towards persons with disabilities. It calls for a greater recognition of the value and dignity of persons with disabilities, and for a greater understanding of the barriers that they face.
The resolution is a significant step forward in the fight for disability rights in Europe. It sets out a clear roadmap for action that the EU and its member states can take to improve the lives of persons with disabilities.
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“This resolution is a victory for persons with disabilities across Europe,” said MEP X, who is the rapporteur of the resolution. “It sends a clear message that the European Parliament is committed to protecting and promoting the rights of persons with disabilities.”
“This resolution is a step in the right direction, but there is still much more to be done,” said Y, a disability rights activist. “We need to see these words translated into concrete actions that will make a real difference in the lives of persons with disabilities.”
Background
The European Union has a long history of promoting disability rights. In 2006, the EU adopted the European Disability Strategy, which sets out a framework for action to promote the rights of persons with disabilities. The EU has also ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Despite these efforts, persons with disabilities continue to face significant barriers to participation in society. They are more likely to be unemployed, to live in poverty, and to have limited access to education and healthcare.
The European Parliament has been a strong advocate for disability rights. In recent years, the Parliament has adopted a number of resolutions calling for stronger action to protect and promote the rights of persons with disabilities.
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