Organization
Vammaisfoorumi ry
Vammaisfoorumi (Finnish Disability Forum) is Finland's national umbrella body for 30 disability organisations, promoting equality and equal participation of persons with disabilities in Finnish society and internationally. It is the primary representative of Finland's disability movement at the European Disability Forum.
About
Vammaisfoorumi ry (Finnish Disability Forum) is headquartered in Helsinki and unites 30 Finnish disability organisations spanning the full range of disability types. It operates as Finland's core representative body in European and international disability forums, including the European Disability Forum (EDF).
What They Do
Vammaisfoorumi monitors Finnish legislation and policy for compliance with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, submits responses to government consultations, and represents Finnish disability organisations in EDF activities and UN treaty body processes. It promotes the values of independence, rights-based inclusion, solidarity, and partnership across its member network.
Who They Serve
People with all types of disability in Finland, through its 30 member organisations representing diverse disability communities across the country.
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