News and Events
News and Anouncements
Landmark UN Treaty On Rights Of Persons With Disabilities Enters Into Force
Saturday, May 03, 2008
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities entered into force today, one month after the required twentieth country ratified the landmark treaty which guarantees the rights of some 650 million people worldwide.
more ...Landmark United Nations Convention On Rights Of Persons With Disabilities, Optional Protocol, Enter Into Force Tomorrow, 3 May
Friday, May 02, 2008
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is set to enter into force tomorrow, 3 May, marking a new era in efforts to protect those rights.
more ...Funding/Opportunities
Open Society Fellowship
Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
The Fellowship will enable outstanding individuals from around the world, journalists, activists, academics, practitioners to work on projects that inspire meaningful public debate, shape policy, and inform the thinking and activities of the Open Society Institute and the Soros foundations.
more ...Research Interns, European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
Deadline: May 7th, 2008
The European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) is currently recruiting two new internships in its research department in Brussels, one Research Intern (Legal) and one Research Intern (Policy).
more ...Upcoming Events
Responding To New Social Realities.
Brussels, Belgium
May 05, 2008 - May 06, 2008
The Conference will provide valuable input into the discussion on how Europe should respond to its current social challenges in an era of globalization and create discussion on how Europe should renew its social agenda.
more ...ERACON 2008
Lisbon, Portugal
May 07, 2008 - May 11, 2008
Erasmus Coordinators Conference and Go- Exchange Education Fair, including a theme on disabled students and teachers.
more ...Publications and Reports
IHC Understanding Intellectual Disability
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
The latest issue (April 2008) is now available. This issue includes articles on carers, the UN Disability Convention ratification progress, and an update on an education complaint to the Human Rights Commission.
more ...About Self-Harm: A Guide For Young People
Monday, April 28, 2008
A booklet for young people produced by Mind and Barnardo's.
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