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G7 members adopt new disability rights commitments
Members of the G7 and the European Union committed to put rights of people with disabilities at the top of the political agenda in the new Solfagnano Charter signed today in Italy, addressing the potential for independent living, inclusion in new technologies and participation in social life.
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UN slams EU Commission over protection of people with disabilities
The chair of the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities claims that a draft EU regulation on the cross-border protection of adults conflicts with several provisions of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) - the Commission disagrees.
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Ukrainian Paralympians recall hellish training ahead of games
Russia destroyed or damaged around 500 Ukrainian Paralympic sports facilities, forcing Ukrainian athletes to prepare for the Paris games in precarious conditions. Yet the team could end up doing better than in Tokyo 2020. Euronews asked some of the athletes how they made it possible.
Culture Series
Meet Nigar Mammadova, the woman leading inclusive change
In partnership with Azpromo
Nigar Mammadova, Director of the DOST Centre, advocates for the inclusion of vulnerable groups, emphasising creativity and social engagement to build a more inclusive society for low-income families and people with disabilities.
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Meet the inventor of the world's first functional Lego prosthesis
In partnership with Media City
Like many children, David Aguilar spent his childhood building Lego. While others made model aeroplanes and miniature toy towns out of the stackable plastic bricks, David built functional lifesize prosthetic arms.
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Watch: Pro-surfer paves the way for disabled students to catch waves in Argentina
In partnership with Media City
In a coastal city in Argentina, surf’s up for everyone, able-bodied or otherwise. Lucas Rubiño is a man on a mission, making waves through his special surf school and adapted surfboards.