EU funds support fundamental rights violations of marginalised groups in several countries, New report reveals
Brussels, 26th May 2025 – A new report launched today reveals how European Union funds are being used in ways that violate the fundamental rights ...
Europe-wide day of action to warn against fundamental rights regression
The complete statement is available for download here. On the occasion of the European Independent Living Day on 5 May, thousands of disabled citizens ...
Press Release: The Commission encourages EU countries to invest in residential institutions for persons with disabilities – when will this practice stop?
Internal documents reveal the European Commission’s ongoing violation of the right to independent living for persons with disabilities Brussels, 7 March 2025 – Validity ...
In memory of John Evans OBE (1950 – 2025)
On Monday, 13th January 2025, we lost a pioneer of the Independent Living movement in the United Kingdom and Europe, and one of the ...
John Evans’ Tribute to Adolf Ratzka
It was upsetting to learn that Dr Adolf Ratzka (1943 – 2024), the Independent Living founder, leader and visionary, sadly died on Sunday 21 ...
Uloba’s Tribute to Adolf Ratzka
Uloba founder Bente Skansgård referred to Independent Living pioneer Adolf Ratzka as her guiding star. He passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on July 21. ...
ENIL’s Annual Report 2022
The European Network on Independent Living – ENIL is pleased to share its 2022 Annual report, presenting the highlights of our work in the ...
Call for applications: External Evaluation for ENIL
Deadline for applications: 16th June 2023 About ENILENIL is a forum for all disabled people, Independent Living organisations and their non-disabled allies on the ...
ILDay2023 Throughout Europe
Independent Living Day On the occasion of European Independent Living Day 2023, many Disabled People’s organizations and activists joined us to demand the right ...
Personal assistance in Slovenia and the problem of understanding Independent Living
By Elena Pecaric, elena.pecaric@guest.arnes.si Why has there been such a departure from the original intent of Personal Assistance Act in 2019: Personal assistance (PA) ...
ENIL launches results of its 2nd Independent Living Survey
On May 5th, the Independent Living Day, ENIL presented the results of its second Independent Living Survey to its members, representatives of civil society ...
ENIL is looking for volunteers
The European Network on Independent Living – ENIL is looking for 2 disabled-identifying European Solidarity Corps volunteers to come to Brussels for 6 months. ...