european-parliament
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14 March Mar 2016 0927 14 March 2016 The myth buster on independent living
Some of the most common misconceptions about disabled people, independent living and personal assistance are been busted, exposed and challenged by ENIL, the European network on Independent Living. A way of raising awareness on these issues through discerning reality from legends.
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4 March Mar 2016 1043 04 March 2016 Nawal Soufi at the European Parliament: "We need human corridors now"
The 28 year old Italian-Moroccan volunteer was invited yesterday morning to Brussels, after having spent 4 consecutive months assisting refugees arriving in boats on the Greek islands. Here is the video of her brief but intense speech.
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3 March Mar 2016 1645 03 March 2016 Different. Just like you
A handbook designed for professionals and volunteers who engage with persons with disabilities in their work. A guidance in planning and implementing activities in relation to psychosocial support and inclusion.
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2 March Mar 2016 1519 02 March 2016 Commission proposes new emergency assistance instrument for faster crisis response
As the refugee crisis continues to put pressure on many European Member States, the Commission proposes a faster way for support to be provided to tackle wide-ranging humanitarian crises within the EU
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10 February Feb 2016 1017 10 February 2016 Brando Benifei: «Politics must be ambitious with the rights of disabled people»
Disabled people and the associations involved with their aspirations can count on the genuine commitment of the young MEP Brando Benifei. In this interview to Vita International he is calling to include the perspective of disabled people in every piece of legislation.
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27 January Jan 2016 1720 27 January 2016 Cecile Kyenge:«Hands off Schengen»
According to the Italian MEP, if there is a wall to pull up that is the one barring the pathway of anti-Schengen governments.
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14 January Jan 2016 1420 14 January 2016 Families on the frontline against radicalisation
“Violent radicalisation is not a new problem, but it is a phenomenon in constant evolution.” On Tuesday at the King Baudouin Foundation a meeting was held amongst civil society and radicalisation experts, on working with families to both prevent violent radicalisation, as well as providing support for those whose children have already left for Syria and Iraq since 2012.
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15 December Dec 2015 0918 15 December 2015 Migration: EU member states failed Parliament's efforts
MEP Alessia Mosca (S&D) does not shy away from speaking her mind: decisions taken by Parliament have been diminished or weakened by other institutions, primarily the European Council.
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9 December Dec 2015 1336 09 December 2015 Renewed hope for progress for persons with disabilities in the EU
Persons with disabilities are a growing share of the European population. Their daily life is hampered by a lack of accessible goods and services. Although the European Union has set a framework for promoting accessibility, its implementation has not been easy.
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8 December Dec 2015 0942 08 December 2015 Message from Caritas to EU: eradicate child poverty now
More than 400 members of the European Parliament support Caritas Europa’s call to prioritise the fight against child poverty. The European Parliament’s written declaration now asks both the European Commission and the Council of the EU to dedicate funds for the eradication of child poverty in Europe.