Time for Disability Development!

Commissioner Mimica commits to support disability-inclusive development within the EU

Representatives of EDF and IDDC with the European Commissary

March 9,  2015

Representa­tives of the European Disability Forum (EDF) and of the International Disability and Develop­ment Consortium (IDDC) met in Brussels with European Com­mi­ssioner for Internatio­nal Cooperation and De­ve­lopment Mimica to discuss European deve­lopment cooperation and the rights of persons with disabilities.

IDDC and EDF reflected on the progress which have been made in last years,  going forward with the rights of persons with disabilities in EU external action.

Commisioner Mimica explained that concrete actions need to be taken now by EU institu­tions and delegations to ensure that all of EU development cooperation is truly inclusive and accessible.

More information: Commissioner Mimica commits to support disability-inclusive development within the EU.