EESC Public hearing on the situation of refugees and migrants with disabilities (Brussels)

The EESC and its Permanent Study group on Disability rights are organizing a public hearing on the situation of refugees and migrants with disabilities on 14 February 2017.

What?

The objective of the hearing organized by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and its Permanent Study group on Disability rights is to draw attention on the situation of refugees and migrants with disabilities, by raising awareness among organizations working with them on the rights and needs of persons with disabilities.

The first part of the event will focus on the situation in Greece and the report and recommendations issuing from the EESC visit to Lesbos and Athens in October 2016 will be presented. During the second part of the hearing,  participants will look at what the EU and civil society can do to tackle the crisis, in particular with regard to vulnerable refugees and migrants.

When?

14 February

9am - 1pm

Where?

European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)

Van Maerlant Building, Room VMA 3

Rue Van Maerlant 2, 1040 Brussels

Belgium

Registration?

You can register here.

Publication Date: Mon 13 Feb 2017
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