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Hungary forces contraception on women with disabilities as 'a rule'

“Forced contraception is the rule. It is not written in the contract interns sign, but there’s a verbal agreement. If not you will not be admitted”, says the lawyer Sandor Gurbai.

France

The consent dilemma: France is struggling to end forced sterilisation

Sterilisation of women with disabilities is legal in France after the law changed in 2001. Despite being banned by the Istanbul Convention, it is only criminalised in 9 EU countries.

World News

Why is sterilisation of women with disabilities allowed in Europe?

Forced sterilisation is legal in much of the European Union. It is against the law in only nine countries despite contravening the Istanbul Convention.

Spain

Spain's dwarf bullfighters see red over their right to work

Spain’s parliament has banned bullfighting performances featuring dwarves dressed as firefighters or clowns, but the 'bombero toreros' are fighting back.

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Ireland

Disabilities and politics: Ireland takes a step forward

A paradigm shift is underway in Europe, as more EU countries include people with disabilities in politics. But some are lagging behind.

The Dialogue

Radical Inclusion: The social impact entrepreneur creating an inclusive society

In partnership with Media City

Dr. Victor Pineda wants to reimagine a world where everyone belongs. His Foundation has partnered with cities, creating a global campaign to improve accessibility.

My Europe Series

Disabled Ukrainians face abuse, neglect in overwhelmed institutions

People are living in squalid, inhumane conditions, sometimes tied to beds in caretakers’ well-intentioned efforts to restrain them from self-harm. But the underlying issues extend beyond war.

Experiences

Meet the man racing his disease to visit all 272 London tube stations

Travelling on the tube with ataxia is like 'navigating in 3D', says a photographer who is capturing the beauty in each station.

Iceland

Access all areas: Meet the man building 1600 ramps in Iceland

Haraldur þorleifsson has made it his mission to build ramps all across Iceland to allow people with physical disabilities to access local businesses.

Partner content

To build inclusive classrooms, let young people with intellectual disabilities take the lead

Partner content presented by Special Olympics

Children with intellectual disabilities routinely encounter ostracism and bullying. They grow up apart and unequal, their gifts and abilities rejected, their vast potential thwarted.

Health news

Wounded Ukrainian soldiers are being fitted with hi-tech bionic arms

The ‘Hero Arm’ developed by British tech company Open Bionics interprets muscle signals from the person wearing it.

Sport

Blind surfer takes on huge waves in Portugal

Australian surfer Matt Formston is among the best disabled surfers in the world and he’s blind but that hasn’t stopped him from taking on waves of around 12 metres high off the Portuguese coast.

Health news

Stiff person syndrome: What we know about Celine Dion's rare disorder

The singer has been diagnosed with stiff person syndrome, a rare neurological condition with debilitating symptoms.

Health news

This company is ahead of Elon Musk in making brain implants

Companies are racing to develop brain-computer interfaces allowing humans to interact with electronic devices only by thought.

Mobility

Diversity in space: ESA announces first 'parastronaut'

ESA's new class of astronauts includes a Paralympic athlete - a first for any major space agency - and two women.

Scenes

Meet the team changing perceptions with every goal in Gaza

In partnership with Media City

"The sport has changed my life. It gave me hope and made me feel that life is beautiful and even better than before."

Destinations

3 European cities rank among best in world for disabled travellers

Travellers with disabilities ranked cities on transport links, proximity to attractions, and availability of information.

Health news

These tiny sensors on your face can spell out what you’re saying

A new silent speech recognition system could help deaf people communicate, while also finding applications within the army and police.

Qatar 365

Accessibility and empowerment: key goals of Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

In partnership with Media City

Could Qatar be the most accessible FIFA World Cup tournament ever? People with disabilities have been part of the planning of stadia, and the Street Children World Cup highlighted the striking similarity of issues affecting street-connected children worldwide.

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Transcending disability through dancing

Gladys does not go beyond her disability, she dances with it, her wheelchair becoming an integral part of the creation.