ENIL

The European Network on Independent Living (ENIL) and the European Coalition for Community Living (ECCL) have launched their shadow report assessing the actions taken by Member States to implement Article 19 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD).

The 12th Session of Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will take place in Geneva, Switzerland from 15 September to 3 October 2014.

The European Network on Independent Living (ENIL) launched Think Different, Think Equal, a new campaigned speaking about the rights of Europeans with disabilities.

The European Network on Independent Living (ENIL) has launched an open call for contributions to its Shadow report on the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) by the European Union (EU).

In the run-up to the European elections, the European Network for Independent Living (ENIL), together with Onafhankelijk Leven, is organizing a solidarity march through Brussels, on 5 May, in support of people with disabilities.

The European Network of Independent Living (ENIL) in collaboration with the European Disability Forum (EDF) and the European Foundation Centre’s Consortium on Human Rights and Disability (EFC) launched a campaign to highlight the impact of disability cuts in the anticipation of the European Parliament elections of May 2014.

The 2013 Strasbourg Freedom Drive took place on 9th-12th September. This year was the 10th anniversary of this event which gathers members of European network for Independent Living (ENIL) and supporters of the independent living movement. Key objectives underlying this campaign include mainstreaming disability, raising awareness of the needs of persons with disabilities as well as promoting independent living.