Organised around the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December, the Disability Rights Week will see several parliamentary committees voting, debating and holding events regarding disability policies.

Among the many events, the Development Committee will discuss access to education and training in developing countries on Tuesday. On Wednesday, the Petitions Committee will hold its annual workshop on the rights of persons of disabilities. On Thursday, the Transport Committee will discuss barriers in the fields of transport and tourism, while the Human Rights Subcommittee will debate the rights of persons with disabilities in conflict and post-conflict situations.

The Employment and Social Affairs Committee will hold several events, including an exchange of views on the European Disability Card and European Parking Card. On Wednesday afternoon, there will be a joint hearing with the Women’s Rights and Gender Equality Committee on “Harmful practices in the EU…