[ad_1] In response to COVID-19, many governments imposed strict restrictions on freedom of movement. This strategy has proven to be effective in reducing the spread of the pandemic and saving lives. However, many women and girls have suffered as a result of the confinement measures which have increased the risk of domestic violence. Girls and…

[ad_1] The General Secretariat of the Council (GSC) guarantees 4-6 paid traineeships a year to EU nationals with a recognised disability in the framework “Positive Action Programme for Trainees with a Disability” for candidates with a recognizable disability, and a university degree or be third year students (or equivalent) of a higher education establishment. Applications…

[ad_1] Today is World Autism Awareness Day, and Autism-Europe is launching a two-year awareness-raising campaign “I can learn, I can work”, to inform and raise awareness about how to promote access to education and employment for people on the autism spectrum. Autism-Europe is also glad to announce the winner of its competition “I can work”,…

[ad_1] On 5 March, the Non-formal learning Activities for Autistic Teenagers in Europe (NAATE) project partners met in Brussels at the office of Autism-Europe to discuss innovative practices within the scope of non-formal learning and leisure activities for autistic youth. A book of good practices will be released in the summer, and autism organisations across…

[ad_1] On the occasion of International Women’s Day (March 8), the European Commission launched the EU Gender Equality Strategy, setting out key actions for the next five years and committing to ensuring that the Commission will also include an equality perspective in all EU policy areas. Released on March 5 2020, Commissioner for Equality Helena…

[ad_1] In the framework of its Strategy 2018-2021, Autism-Europe is promoting access to quality inclusive education (including to university and vocational training) and access to employment. The toolkit of the campaign “I can learn. I can work” explains the idea behind the theme and outlines in detail how and when you can support the campaign…

[ad_1] The General Secretariat of the Council (GSC) guarantees 4-6 paid traineeships a year to EU nationals with a recognised disability in the framework “Positive Action Programme for Trainees with a Disability” for candidates with a recognizable disability, and a university degree or be third year students (or equivalent) of a higher education establishment. Applications…

[ad_1] The statement below has been released by the European Expert Group on the transition from institutional to community-based care (EEG – of which Autism-Europe is a full member-). The EEG coalition gathers stakeholders for promoting person-centred, quality and empowering models of services and formal and informal care that fully respect the human rights of…