It is well known that "care" institutions of this kind are not suitable for living and represent a danger to the safety of their residents. The causes of the fire now must be investigated properly, and the survivors must get a chance to live in the community.
At the "Towards Inclusion" conference, the Commissioner for Equality found strong words against institutionalisation. EPSA member Elisabeta Moldovan talked about her experiences growing up in institutions.
Helena Dalli is a Commissioner at the European Commission.
She was one of the speakers at a conference
about deinstitutionalisation.
The EEG has written a text about deinstitutionalisation in Europe.
The text was presented at a conference on inclusion this week.
Getting people out of institutions is a human rights obligation. The EU has done a lot in the 10 past years to achieve this, but there is still a long way to go.
Inclusion Europe has a new Policy Officer.
Her name is Helen Portal.
She worked for the rights of people with disabilities.
Helen Portal has studied International and European law both in France and in Ireland and specialised in disability law through her work experience
On Thursday 16 January 2020,
the EEG group is organising a conference at the European Commission.
called “Towards inclusion”.
The European Expert Group on the Transition from Institutional to Community-based Care (EEG) will hold the "Towards Inclusion conference" on 16 January in Brussels, Belgium.
Inclusion Europe is looking for a motivated and creative person to join the team. Apply now!
