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First consortium inspiration event in the Netherlands

A group of participants including persons with disabilities attending the first We are Able! consortium event in Utrecht.
One year and a half into the project, the We are Able! consortium convened in Utrecht for a series of workshops and presentations. The representatives from all partner organisations reflected on the work of the past months and exchanged plans and ideas for the coming ones.

Sustainable Development Goals and disability inclusion

A graphic representing the global goals for sustainable development. There are total 17 goals in this graphic. The goals are: 1: No Poverty; 2: Zero Hunger; 3: Good health and well-being; 4: Quality education; 5: Gender Equality; 6: Clean water and sanitation; 7: Affordable and clean energy; 8: Decent work and economic growth; 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure; 10: Reduced inequalities; 11: Sustainable cities and communities; 12: Responsible consumption and production; 13: Climate action; 14: Life below water; 15: Life on land; 16: Peace, justice amd strong institutions; 17: Partnerships for the goals
Making members of Parliament aware of the Sustainable Development Goals is one of the goals of a campaign setup by several organisations, amongst whom We are Able! partner VNGI. The delegation met with Member of Parliament Hülya Kat, who ‘adopted’ sustainable development goal 1 (no poverty) and 2 (no hunger).