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International Disability Development Consortium (IDDC)
Presentation at the remote public hearing "Towards a European Health Union and European Global Health Strategy fully inclusive of Persons with Disabilities" on 7 March 2023
Setting the scene: global health for all, including persons with disabilities
Presentation at the remote public hearing "Towards a European Health Union and European Global Health Strategy fully inclusive of Persons with Disabilities" on 7 March 2023
Setting the scene: healthcare needs and barriers faced by persons with disabilities
Presentation at the remote public hearing "Towards a European Health Union and European Global Health Strategy fully inclusive of Persons with Disabilities" on 7 March 2023
How WHO supports a disability inclusive global health order
Following the most recent and appalling migration tragedy in Calabria (Italy), the EESC wishes to express its deepest sympathy for the victims and to convey its condolences to their families.
Dozens of people have lost their lives: children, women and men seeking a decent life in the EU.
The EESC calls for realistic, legal and effective mechanisms for labour migration into the EU.