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How easy is it for people with disabilities to use their vote? A new report from the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights examines recent developments, best practices, ongoing challenges. It suggests how to ensure people with disabilities can have their say at election time. To ensure the rights of people with disabilities are respected, FRA suggests: - Lifting restrictions on the right to vote and standing for elections. - Making voting, facilities and election materials more accessible. - Providing disability awareness training for election authorities and involving disability organisations in training and throughout the election process. - Removing administrative barriers to political participation and better supporting people so they can cast their vote. - Measuring the political participation of people with disabilities through data collection. #UseYourVote #EURightsAgency #disabilities #politicalparticipation

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Which EU countries provide polling cards in Braille? A new #EURightsAgency report examines recent developments & suggests ways to ensure #DisabilityRights are respected. It shows that accessibility standards, especially for polling stations, websites and broadcasters, have made it easier for people to vote. However, it also finds that people with visual, hearing or intellectual disabilities still face considerable barriers, such as a lack of tactile voting devices, information in Braille, audio or easy read formats. Find out more: https://europa.eu/!WXbjKj #UseYourVote #DisabilityVote

On #InternationalChildrensDay, celebrate the potential and rights of children everywhere. The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights remains committed to protecting children and respecting #ChildRights. Our mapping of #ChildProtection systems in the EU highlights progress and areas that need attention in safeguarding children’s rights and wellbeing: https://europa.eu/!gcnBf6. It complements the European Commission's Recommendation on developing and strengthening integrated child protection systems in the best interests of the child. Let’s work together to create a brighter and safer future for all children! #ForEveryChild #EURightsAgency

In which EU countries can people with disabilities vote by proxy or with someone’s support? A new report from the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights examines recent developments and suggests ways to ensure #DisabilityRights are respected. It found that laws in seven countries (Bulgaria, Cyprus, Estonia, Malta, Poland, Portugal and Romania) still automatically exclude people under legal guardianship from voting. However, several countries removed voting restrictions based on legal capacity, particularly for people with intellectual and psycho-social disabilities. Instead, they offer support in voting or assess each person case-by-case. It proposes lifting restrictions on the right to vote and stand for elections. It also calls for the removal of administrative barriers to political participation and better support for people with disabilities so they can cast their vote. Find out more: https://europa.eu/!WXbjKj #UseYourVote #DisabilityVote #EUelections2024 #EURightsAgency

What were some of the most pressing #FundamentalRights issues in 2023? The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights #RightsReport2024 highlights challenges, achievements & what needs to be done. 🗓️Due out 5 June. 📌Stay tuned! #EURightsAgency

🇪🇺 🇭🇷It is Croatia’s National Day! 🎉🎉 Join us in wishing our Croatian friends, colleagues and stakeholders a great national day!

Which EU countries removed legal voting restrictions for people with disabilities? A new #EURightsAgency report examines recent developments & suggests ways to ensure #DisabilityRights are respected. Find out more: https://europa.eu/!WXbjKj #UseYourVote #DisabilityVote

Do you want to #StandUpForHumanRights? The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights needs you! The Agency is looking for trainees to start in October. We are looking for talented people for traineeships in the following areas: -Justice, Digital and Migration -Equality, Roma and Social Rights  -Communications and Events  -Institutional Cooperation and Networks -Data Protection, Human Resources, IT & Facilities, Finance & Contracting -Director's Office 🔜Apply by 17 June For more details and to apply see: https://lnkd.in/dvWcSg34 Applications from under-represented groups are particularly welcome. #EUCareers #EUTraineeships

Discrimination should not remain invisible. But only 1 in 10 LGBTIQ report discrimination incidents to any official body. To achieve true LGBTIQ equality, we must do more. EU countries need to make it easier to report discrimination & empower and properly resource equality bodies so they can better support victims. Learn about the steps forward in the new European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights #LGBTIQSurvey report ➡️ https://europa.eu/!r36Vnk #OurDataYourAlly