ENIL
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The European Network on Independent Living (ENIL) is a Europe-wide network of Disabled People, with members throughout Europe who promote our right to Independent Living.
https://enil.eu/
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Messages of ENIL co-chair Nadia Hadad at the #EDPD2025
No more EU Funding for institutions!
Implement the 18 Pillars of IL now!
Access to our FURI report is available here: www.bridge-eu.org/furi
Access to our input to the EU Disability Strategy here: enil.eu/wp-content/u...
No more EU Funding for institutions!
Implement the 18 Pillars of IL now!
Access to our FURI report is available here: www.bridge-eu.org/furi
Access to our input to the EU Disability Strategy here: enil.eu/wp-content/u...
December 4, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Messages of ENIL co-chair Nadia Hadad at the #EDPD2025
No more EU Funding for institutions!
Implement the 18 Pillars of IL now!
Access to our FURI report is available here: www.bridge-eu.org/furi
Access to our input to the EU Disability Strategy here: enil.eu/wp-content/u...
No more EU Funding for institutions!
Implement the 18 Pillars of IL now!
Access to our FURI report is available here: www.bridge-eu.org/furi
Access to our input to the EU Disability Strategy here: enil.eu/wp-content/u...
🚨Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
ENIL warns that discrimination is rising — from #institutionalisation to #poverty and #exclusion
🔗Read more: enil.eu/tackling-the...
ENIL warns that discrimination is rising — from #institutionalisation to #poverty and #exclusion
🔗Read more: enil.eu/tackling-the...
Tackling the cost of discrimination - ENIL
On 3 December 2025, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, ENIL calls on decision-makers on the EU and the national level to step ...
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December 3, 2025 at 11:18 AM
🚨Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
ENIL warns that discrimination is rising — from #institutionalisation to #poverty and #exclusion
🔗Read more: enil.eu/tackling-the...
ENIL warns that discrimination is rising — from #institutionalisation to #poverty and #exclusion
🔗Read more: enil.eu/tackling-the...
We presented our Independent Living Survey 2024 at the European Platform for Rehabilitation event:
Independent Living remains out of reach, and Europe must step up.
- Invest in personal assistance
- community support
- real inclusion.
Independent Living is a right!
#IndependentLiving #ENIL
Independent Living remains out of reach, and Europe must step up.
- Invest in personal assistance
- community support
- real inclusion.
Independent Living is a right!
#IndependentLiving #ENIL
December 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
We presented our Independent Living Survey 2024 at the European Platform for Rehabilitation event:
Independent Living remains out of reach, and Europe must step up.
- Invest in personal assistance
- community support
- real inclusion.
Independent Living is a right!
#IndependentLiving #ENIL
Independent Living remains out of reach, and Europe must step up.
- Invest in personal assistance
- community support
- real inclusion.
Independent Living is a right!
#IndependentLiving #ENIL
Reposted by ENIL
Interview with Heta Pukki who was representing the European Council of Autistic People (NGO based in Czechia). @enil-eu.bsky.social youtu.be/S5IMasi25TQ?...
Autism, Independent Living and Segregation – with Heta Pukki
YouTube video by European Network on Independent Living - ENIL
youtu.be
November 30, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Interview with Heta Pukki who was representing the European Council of Autistic People (NGO based in Czechia). @enil-eu.bsky.social youtu.be/S5IMasi25TQ?...
Independent Living must be at the heart of the next EU Disability Strategy 🇪🇺
Rising institutionalisation + unequal access to support show urgent action is needed.
🔗Learn more here: enil.eu/independent-...
#IndependentLiving #DisabilityRights
Rising institutionalisation + unequal access to support show urgent action is needed.
🔗Learn more here: enil.eu/independent-...
#IndependentLiving #DisabilityRights
Independent Living Services Must Become a Priority in the EU Disability Strategy 2026–2030 - ENIL
This week, the European Network on Independent Living held a policy debate titled “Make Independent Living Services a priority in the EU Disability Strategy”. ...
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December 2, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Independent Living must be at the heart of the next EU Disability Strategy 🇪🇺
Rising institutionalisation + unequal access to support show urgent action is needed.
🔗Learn more here: enil.eu/independent-...
#IndependentLiving #DisabilityRights
Rising institutionalisation + unequal access to support show urgent action is needed.
🔗Learn more here: enil.eu/independent-...
#IndependentLiving #DisabilityRights
Join us on 27 November for the next PAW session:
“Personal Assistance in Central Europe: The Cases of Austria.”
🗓️TOMORROW, 27 November 17:00–18:30 CET, online
🔗Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
“Personal Assistance in Central Europe: The Cases of Austria.”
🗓️TOMORROW, 27 November 17:00–18:30 CET, online
🔗Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 26, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Join us on 27 November for the next PAW session:
“Personal Assistance in Central Europe: The Cases of Austria.”
🗓️TOMORROW, 27 November 17:00–18:30 CET, online
🔗Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
“Personal Assistance in Central Europe: The Cases of Austria.”
🗓️TOMORROW, 27 November 17:00–18:30 CET, online
🔗Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
🔍 How can personal budgets truly support Independent Living?
ENIL invites members to a consultation on the new Roadmap for Independent Living Services.
🗓 27 Nov, 14:00–16:00 CET, online
👉 Register here: enil.eu/event/consul...
#IndependentLiving #DisabilityRights
ENIL invites members to a consultation on the new Roadmap for Independent Living Services.
🗓 27 Nov, 14:00–16:00 CET, online
👉 Register here: enil.eu/event/consul...
#IndependentLiving #DisabilityRights
Consultation on a Roadmap for Independent Living Services - ENIL
How can we efficiently provide access to the services disabled people with support needs require to live independently? Do personal budgets hold the potential ...
enil.eu
November 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
🔍 How can personal budgets truly support Independent Living?
ENIL invites members to a consultation on the new Roadmap for Independent Living Services.
🗓 27 Nov, 14:00–16:00 CET, online
👉 Register here: enil.eu/event/consul...
#IndependentLiving #DisabilityRights
ENIL invites members to a consultation on the new Roadmap for Independent Living Services.
🗓 27 Nov, 14:00–16:00 CET, online
👉 Register here: enil.eu/event/consul...
#IndependentLiving #DisabilityRights
Join our EU Policy Briefing on 25 November, 14:00–15:00 (Zoom)🇪🇺
Our experts will break down key topics:
🤖 EU AI Act
🚫 Hate crime & hate speech
🏘️ EU housing policy
👉 Sign up now: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#IndependentLiving #DisabilityRights #ENIL #Inclusion
Our experts will break down key topics:
🤖 EU AI Act
🚫 Hate crime & hate speech
🏘️ EU housing policy
👉 Sign up now: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#IndependentLiving #DisabilityRights #ENIL #Inclusion
November 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Join our EU Policy Briefing on 25 November, 14:00–15:00 (Zoom)🇪🇺
Our experts will break down key topics:
🤖 EU AI Act
🚫 Hate crime & hate speech
🏘️ EU housing policy
👉 Sign up now: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#IndependentLiving #DisabilityRights #ENIL #Inclusion
Our experts will break down key topics:
🤖 EU AI Act
🚫 Hate crime & hate speech
🏘️ EU housing policy
👉 Sign up now: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#IndependentLiving #DisabilityRights #ENIL #Inclusion
Today at an event of the Social Platform ENIL took the floor and demanded an MFF with a high spending on Independent Living Services.
Commitments to reduce poverty or homelessness will not work until the root cause of disability exclusion is addressed.
Commitments to reduce poverty or homelessness will not work until the root cause of disability exclusion is addressed.
November 20, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Today at an event of the Social Platform ENIL took the floor and demanded an MFF with a high spending on Independent Living Services.
Commitments to reduce poverty or homelessness will not work until the root cause of disability exclusion is addressed.
Commitments to reduce poverty or homelessness will not work until the root cause of disability exclusion is addressed.
Institutionalisation and the disability employment gap are increasing.
At our event on Independent Living Services for the EU Disbaility Strategy we highlighted that the cost of discrimination is no longer acceptable.
Invest in personal assistance and personal budgets now!
At our event on Independent Living Services for the EU Disbaility Strategy we highlighted that the cost of discrimination is no longer acceptable.
Invest in personal assistance and personal budgets now!
November 20, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Institutionalisation and the disability employment gap are increasing.
At our event on Independent Living Services for the EU Disbaility Strategy we highlighted that the cost of discrimination is no longer acceptable.
Invest in personal assistance and personal budgets now!
At our event on Independent Living Services for the EU Disbaility Strategy we highlighted that the cost of discrimination is no longer acceptable.
Invest in personal assistance and personal budgets now!
We’re glad to welcome Esben Asmussen 🇩🇰, who will present the Danish Presidency’s view on independent living at our event.
🗓️ 19th of November
📍 Location: Mundo Madou, Brussels & Online
🔗 enil.eu/event/independ…
🗓️ 19th of November
📍 Location: Mundo Madou, Brussels & Online
🔗 enil.eu/event/independ…
November 14, 2025 at 5:16 PM
We’re glad to welcome Esben Asmussen 🇩🇰, who will present the Danish Presidency’s view on independent living at our event.
🗓️ 19th of November
📍 Location: Mundo Madou, Brussels & Online
🔗 enil.eu/event/independ…
🗓️ 19th of November
📍 Location: Mundo Madou, Brussels & Online
🔗 enil.eu/event/independ…
Can personal budget schemes serve as a gateway to access the 18 Pillars on Independent Living?
How should personal budget schemes be designed for maximum effectiveness?
Register to our members consultation to share your views and receive our new consultation paper.
enil.eu/join-our-con...
How should personal budget schemes be designed for maximum effectiveness?
Register to our members consultation to share your views and receive our new consultation paper.
enil.eu/join-our-con...
Join our consultation on a Roadmap for Independent Living Services - ENIL
How can we efficiently provide access to the services disabled people with support needs require to live independently? Do personal budgets hold the potential ...
enil.eu
November 13, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Can personal budget schemes serve as a gateway to access the 18 Pillars on Independent Living?
How should personal budget schemes be designed for maximum effectiveness?
Register to our members consultation to share your views and receive our new consultation paper.
enil.eu/join-our-con...
How should personal budget schemes be designed for maximum effectiveness?
Register to our members consultation to share your views and receive our new consultation paper.
enil.eu/join-our-con...
"Without Independent Living I would not be here today. It allowed me to have a successfull career and a family.
We need effective personal budget schemes in every member state and access to personal assistant as a right."
ENIL Co-Chair Jamie at the IL conference of the Danish EU Council Presidency
We need effective personal budget schemes in every member state and access to personal assistant as a right."
ENIL Co-Chair Jamie at the IL conference of the Danish EU Council Presidency
November 12, 2025 at 12:15 PM
"Without Independent Living I would not be here today. It allowed me to have a successfull career and a family.
We need effective personal budget schemes in every member state and access to personal assistant as a right."
ENIL Co-Chair Jamie at the IL conference of the Danish EU Council Presidency
We need effective personal budget schemes in every member state and access to personal assistant as a right."
ENIL Co-Chair Jamie at the IL conference of the Danish EU Council Presidency
What will the EU do to make sure you can get an affordable and accessible apartment or house?
Come and find out at our information session on new EU policy developments.
Date: 25th of November
Time: 14:00 – 15:00
Place: Online on Zoom
enil.eu/event/the-eu...
Come and find out at our information session on new EU policy developments.
Date: 25th of November
Time: 14:00 – 15:00
Place: Online on Zoom
enil.eu/event/the-eu...
November 6, 2025 at 5:44 PM
What will the EU do to make sure you can get an affordable and accessible apartment or house?
Come and find out at our information session on new EU policy developments.
Date: 25th of November
Time: 14:00 – 15:00
Place: Online on Zoom
enil.eu/event/the-eu...
Come and find out at our information session on new EU policy developments.
Date: 25th of November
Time: 14:00 – 15:00
Place: Online on Zoom
enil.eu/event/the-eu...
Today ENIL Policy Coordinator Florian spoke at the Anti-Poverty Day organised by @EAPNEurope
Disabled people are much more likely to be poor. We will not achieve improvements until we accept that poverty is to a large extent caused by the exclusion of disabled people from society.
Disabled people are much more likely to be poor. We will not achieve improvements until we accept that poverty is to a large extent caused by the exclusion of disabled people from society.
November 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Today ENIL Policy Coordinator Florian spoke at the Anti-Poverty Day organised by @EAPNEurope
Disabled people are much more likely to be poor. We will not achieve improvements until we accept that poverty is to a large extent caused by the exclusion of disabled people from society.
Disabled people are much more likely to be poor. We will not achieve improvements until we accept that poverty is to a large extent caused by the exclusion of disabled people from society.
Yesterday ENIL met with the EU Commissioner for Equality @hadjalahbib.bsky.social
We emphasised the need for:
- An adoption of the Equal Treatment Directive
- Strong initiatives on IL in the Disability Strategy
- Crisis support
We arecommitting our resources to achieving those objectives.
We emphasised the need for:
- An adoption of the Equal Treatment Directive
- Strong initiatives on IL in the Disability Strategy
- Crisis support
We arecommitting our resources to achieving those objectives.
October 30, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Yesterday ENIL met with the EU Commissioner for Equality @hadjalahbib.bsky.social
We emphasised the need for:
- An adoption of the Equal Treatment Directive
- Strong initiatives on IL in the Disability Strategy
- Crisis support
We arecommitting our resources to achieving those objectives.
We emphasised the need for:
- An adoption of the Equal Treatment Directive
- Strong initiatives on IL in the Disability Strategy
- Crisis support
We arecommitting our resources to achieving those objectives.
💬 Join our next #PersonalAssistance Watch meeting!
🗓 30 Oct, 17:00–18:30 CET
Topic: Rethinking Care Systems: Care & Interdependence
👉 Register here: enil.eu/event/paw-pe...
#PersonalAssistance #IndependentLiving
🗓 30 Oct, 17:00–18:30 CET
Topic: Rethinking Care Systems: Care & Interdependence
👉 Register here: enil.eu/event/paw-pe...
#PersonalAssistance #IndependentLiving
PAW – Personal Assistance Watch - ENIL
When: the last Thursday each month, from 17:00 – 18:30. Where: Online, Zoom You can join us by registering here. What is PAW? Personal ...
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October 24, 2025 at 3:12 PM
💬 Join our next #PersonalAssistance Watch meeting!
🗓 30 Oct, 17:00–18:30 CET
Topic: Rethinking Care Systems: Care & Interdependence
👉 Register here: enil.eu/event/paw-pe...
#PersonalAssistance #IndependentLiving
🗓 30 Oct, 17:00–18:30 CET
Topic: Rethinking Care Systems: Care & Interdependence
👉 Register here: enil.eu/event/paw-pe...
#PersonalAssistance #IndependentLiving
We hoped the Council Conclusions on #IndependentLiving would propose:
• Concrete actions for the adoption of personal budget schemes
• The use of public subsidies for supported employment
• Acceptance of the documents issued by the CRPD-Committee as authoritative
enil.eu/council-conc...
• Concrete actions for the adoption of personal budget schemes
• The use of public subsidies for supported employment
• Acceptance of the documents issued by the CRPD-Committee as authoritative
enil.eu/council-conc...
Council Conclusions on Independent Living are a missed opportunity - ENIL
ENIL wishes to react to the Council Conclusions on the social inclusion of persons with disabilities through the promotion of Independent Living (13386/25´SOC 632) ...
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October 24, 2025 at 1:44 PM
We hoped the Council Conclusions on #IndependentLiving would propose:
• Concrete actions for the adoption of personal budget schemes
• The use of public subsidies for supported employment
• Acceptance of the documents issued by the CRPD-Committee as authoritative
enil.eu/council-conc...
• Concrete actions for the adoption of personal budget schemes
• The use of public subsidies for supported employment
• Acceptance of the documents issued by the CRPD-Committee as authoritative
enil.eu/council-conc...
Say hi to one of our speakers – Lucie Davoine will join the discussion to hear your ideas for advancing independent living in Europe.
📅 19 Nov, 14:00–16:00 CET
📍 Brussels & Online
🔗 Join us: shorturl.at/1a3q5
#IndependentLiving #EUDisabilityStrategy #ENIL
📅 19 Nov, 14:00–16:00 CET
📍 Brussels & Online
🔗 Join us: shorturl.at/1a3q5
#IndependentLiving #EUDisabilityStrategy #ENIL
October 22, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Say hi to one of our speakers – Lucie Davoine will join the discussion to hear your ideas for advancing independent living in Europe.
📅 19 Nov, 14:00–16:00 CET
📍 Brussels & Online
🔗 Join us: shorturl.at/1a3q5
#IndependentLiving #EUDisabilityStrategy #ENIL
📅 19 Nov, 14:00–16:00 CET
📍 Brussels & Online
🔗 Join us: shorturl.at/1a3q5
#IndependentLiving #EUDisabilityStrategy #ENIL
How can EU funds truly support disability rights?
Join us on 30 Oct (9:30–13:00 CET) in Brussels or online for a workshop on monitoring EU funding and tackling segregation.
🔗 Register: enil.eu/event/furi-w...
#DisabilityRights #EUFunds #Inclusion #IndependentLiving
Join us on 30 Oct (9:30–13:00 CET) in Brussels or online for a workshop on monitoring EU funding and tackling segregation.
🔗 Register: enil.eu/event/furi-w...
#DisabilityRights #EUFunds #Inclusion #IndependentLiving
FURI Workshop on Disability in EU Funding - ENIL
Date: 30 October 2025 Time: 9:30-13:00 Place: Rue de l’Industrie 10, 1000 Brussels; and online on Zoom Co-organised by the European Disability Forum, the ...
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October 21, 2025 at 4:17 PM
How can EU funds truly support disability rights?
Join us on 30 Oct (9:30–13:00 CET) in Brussels or online for a workshop on monitoring EU funding and tackling segregation.
🔗 Register: enil.eu/event/furi-w...
#DisabilityRights #EUFunds #Inclusion #IndependentLiving
Join us on 30 Oct (9:30–13:00 CET) in Brussels or online for a workshop on monitoring EU funding and tackling segregation.
🔗 Register: enil.eu/event/furi-w...
#DisabilityRights #EUFunds #Inclusion #IndependentLiving
Why does ableism persist — even among allies?
Join our webinar Disability and Bias: Uncovering the Hidden Barriers
🗓️ 20 Oct, 14:00 CET, Zoom
Register: enil.eu/event/disabi...
#Ableism #DisabilityRights #Inclusion
Join our webinar Disability and Bias: Uncovering the Hidden Barriers
🗓️ 20 Oct, 14:00 CET, Zoom
Register: enil.eu/event/disabi...
#Ableism #DisabilityRights #Inclusion
Disability and Bias: Uncovering the Hidden Barriers - Webinar - ENIL
Date: Monday, 20 October Time: 14.00 – 15. 00 CET Location: Zoom Ableism, or disability bias, is the root of much of the social exclusion disabled people ...
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October 20, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Why does ableism persist — even among allies?
Join our webinar Disability and Bias: Uncovering the Hidden Barriers
🗓️ 20 Oct, 14:00 CET, Zoom
Register: enil.eu/event/disabi...
#Ableism #DisabilityRights #Inclusion
Join our webinar Disability and Bias: Uncovering the Hidden Barriers
🗓️ 20 Oct, 14:00 CET, Zoom
Register: enil.eu/event/disabi...
#Ableism #DisabilityRights #Inclusion
We’re excited to welcome Nadia Hadad, Co-Chair of ENIL!
She’ll share how the 18 Pillars of Independent Living can help build real inclusion across Europe.
📅 19 Nov, 14:00–16:00 CET
📍 Brussels & Online
🔗 Register: shorturl.at/1a3q5
#IndependentLiving #ENIL
She’ll share how the 18 Pillars of Independent Living can help build real inclusion across Europe.
📅 19 Nov, 14:00–16:00 CET
📍 Brussels & Online
🔗 Register: shorturl.at/1a3q5
#IndependentLiving #ENIL
October 15, 2025 at 3:15 PM
We’re excited to welcome Nadia Hadad, Co-Chair of ENIL!
She’ll share how the 18 Pillars of Independent Living can help build real inclusion across Europe.
📅 19 Nov, 14:00–16:00 CET
📍 Brussels & Online
🔗 Register: shorturl.at/1a3q5
#IndependentLiving #ENIL
She’ll share how the 18 Pillars of Independent Living can help build real inclusion across Europe.
📅 19 Nov, 14:00–16:00 CET
📍 Brussels & Online
🔗 Register: shorturl.at/1a3q5
#IndependentLiving #ENIL
Which actions should be taken in the EU Disability Strategy to improve access to Independent Living services?
Disabled people will discuss the question with representatives from the EU and national authorities
Join in person or online.
Register here: enil.eu/event/indepe...
Disabled people will discuss the question with representatives from the EU and national authorities
Join in person or online.
Register here: enil.eu/event/indepe...
Make Independent Living Services a priority in the EU Disability Strategy - ENIL
Which services do we need for progress? Date: 19th of November Time: 14:00 – 16:00 Place: Mundo Madou, Av. des Arts 7/8, 1210 Bruxelles ...
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October 3, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Which actions should be taken in the EU Disability Strategy to improve access to Independent Living services?
Disabled people will discuss the question with representatives from the EU and national authorities
Join in person or online.
Register here: enil.eu/event/indepe...
Disabled people will discuss the question with representatives from the EU and national authorities
Join in person or online.
Register here: enil.eu/event/indepe...
Progress on Independent Living is possible – but huge challenges remain. Updates from across Europe in our latest article: enil.eu/making-progr...
#IndependentLiving #DisabilityRights
#IndependentLiving #DisabilityRights
Making progress in providing access to Independent Living services - ENIL
During our Regional Members Meeting in Sarajevo, members and allies from across Europe took stock on the state of Independent Living. While the situation ...
enil.eu
October 1, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Progress on Independent Living is possible – but huge challenges remain. Updates from across Europe in our latest article: enil.eu/making-progr...
#IndependentLiving #DisabilityRights
#IndependentLiving #DisabilityRights
The EU disability employment gap is growing while billions fund sheltered workshops that rarely lead to real jobs & breach the UN CRPD 💸
ENIL calls for EU reform.
🔗Read more: enil.eu/advocacy-cam...
#DisabilityRights #Employment #Inclusion #UNCRPD
ENIL calls for EU reform.
🔗Read more: enil.eu/advocacy-cam...
#DisabilityRights #Employment #Inclusion #UNCRPD
Advocacy campaign for inclusive employment takes shape - ENIL
By Florian Sanden This article provides an analysis of EU policy making on employment for disabled people, presents the ENIL proposal for reform and ...
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September 23, 2025 at 12:41 PM
The EU disability employment gap is growing while billions fund sheltered workshops that rarely lead to real jobs & breach the UN CRPD 💸
ENIL calls for EU reform.
🔗Read more: enil.eu/advocacy-cam...
#DisabilityRights #Employment #Inclusion #UNCRPD
ENIL calls for EU reform.
🔗Read more: enil.eu/advocacy-cam...
#DisabilityRights #Employment #Inclusion #UNCRPD