Human Rights Education in the Context of the European Policy against Discrimination based on Disability: the Main Challenges Faced by the Disable Population in the Area of Freedom and Security
Human Rights Education in the Context of the European Policy against Discrimination based on Disability: the Main Challenges Faced by the Disable Population in the Area of Freedom and Security

Summary/Abstract: The purpose of this paper is twofold. First, it aims to present the current challenges and opportunities facing by the European antidiscrimination policy, and second it aims to move beyond the myth and stereotypes to take a closer look at ‘rights parity’ for disable people. It seeks to off er an overview of the problems of educational discrimination and disadvantage faced by disabled people, and the current legislative and policy measures for addressing these at international and EU levels. It examines some of the gaps, and barriers to effective implementation of measures in the field of education and training, highlights areas where further eff orts is needed and makes some recommendations for actions at European, national and educational institutional levels. The author formulates thesis saying that the large number and diversity of legal acts concerning disabled people raises social awareness in this area, at the same time causing, however, an informational chaos in which it is hard to point to the instruments of efficient execution of such rights.

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