Organization
FISH — Federazione Italiana per i Diritti delle Persone con Disabilità e Famiglie(FISH)
Italy's main umbrella federation for disability rights, founded in Rome in 1994, representing the country's most prominent disability associations and their families. FISH advocates for full CRPD implementation, advises parliament on disability legislation, and litigates discrimination cases nationwide.
About
Founded in Rome in 1994, FISH (Federazione Italiana per i Diritti delle Persone con Disabilità e Famiglie) is Italy's primary umbrella federation bringing together the most representative national associations of people with disabilities and their families. In 2024 it updated its name to emphasise a rights-based framework; its website continues at fishonlus.it.
What They Do
FISH submits parliamentary testimony on disability legislation, coordinates national campaigns for inclusion, litigates anti-discrimination cases, and tracks Italy's CRPD compliance. The federation maintains a permanent presence in Rome and engages both the Italian government and European institutions.
Who They Serve
People with all types of disabilities and their families in Italy, through member associations covering physical, sensory, intellectual, and psychiatric disabilities.
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