Bridging the Gap: National Action Plan for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Advancing Disability Rights through the National Action Plan

WeSolve hosted the "Bridging the Gap" event, focusing on the National Action Plan for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Key Sessions:

• National Action Plan for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
  Key figures including Kostas Bakoyannis, Mayor of Athens, Georgios Gerapetritis, Minister of State, discussed the evolving National Action Plan. They highlighted international law-based positive obligations under key UN and Council of Europe conventions. Topics included accessible digital services, inclusive education and workforce integration for people with disabilities.

• Legal Aspects of the National Action Plan
  Maria Gavouneli, President of the National Human Rights Commission and Nikolaos Papaspyrou, Professor of Public Law, Faculty of Law, University of Athens, explored the legal framework of the National Action Plan, focusing on how it enacts the constitutional mandate of Article 21, paragraph 6, ensuring people with disabilities’ autonomy and full participation.

• Empowering Individuals with Disabilities
  Nena Chronopoulou, Co-founder of the 4AMEA Supportive and Social Network, shared her personal journey and emphasized the network's mission to ensure future autonomy for children with disabilities. The event also featured an experiential program, "Liberty with a Guide Dog," allowing the audience to experience firsthand how a guide dog assists a blind person in navigating their world.