HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER
EDF is seeking a Human Rights Officer with good knowledge and experience on human rights, non-discrimination, and equality including gender equality issues. The ideal candidate is:
- committed to a human rights/social model approach to disability
- understanding and knowledge of the United Nations Convention on the rights of persons with disabilities
- with a good understanding of working in the political and civil society environment
- He/she is able to work effectively in English and French and to assimilate and communicate information.
- The knowledge of EU policies, EU institutions and procedures will be an important asset.
The European Disability Forum (EDF) is the European umbrella organisation composed of and led by persons with disabilties, representing the interests of 80 million disabled persons in Europe. The mission of EDF is to ensure persons with disabilities full access to fundamental and human rights through their active involvement in policy development and implementation in Europe. EDF works closely with the institutions of the European Union (EU), the Council of Europe and the United Nations.
More information on EDF website here
“One example is Down’s Syndrome. Approximately 36% of the parents only know after birth that their child has the syndrome. But meanwhile, not only the parents but also the State has to carry the burden of care. The public interest – that of the parents and society – has priority over that of the child”, said Giubilini and Minerva.
Then Edward moves his scissors. In Italy this has been called the “Save Italy” decree. In effect it is virtually wiping out the social care system. In the South of Italy there was little social care support before the decree, and even less remains now. In the north of Italy there was little and now there will be nothing. For example in Piedmont, by 2004, we had managed to break down the barrier that had traditionally stopped disabled people from accessing a PA allowance and we secured the introduction of a regional decree with a fund of 1 million Euros for 50 disabled people with high levels of support need. By 2011 there were 178 disabled people with personal budgets totaling 2.7 million Euros, protected by special resolution and under the constant monitoring of disabled people’s organisations such as Consequor and FISH. 
