D-hub updates

09 Nov 2022 COP27: the climate challenges of people with disabilities The climate summit in Egypt is an opportunity for people with disabilities to actively participate in climate ambition processes as well as in decision-making on policies and programs...
10 Nov 2022 A Strengthened future for Sustainability Corporate Reporting, including new social aspects such as employment and inclusion of persons with disabilities The European Parliament ratified today the agreement on the requirements for companies' sustainability reports, including new social factors such as disability, as Servimedia has informed
15 Nov 2022 Interview with Stephan Trömel: Giving visibility to people with disabilities at the Climate Summit (COP 27) We spoke to Stephan Trömel, Senior Disability Specialist at the International Labor Organization, about the need for urgent action to integrate people with disabilities into decision-making.
17 Nov 2022 The European social fund: promoter of social commitment in organizations and companies. The European Union, within its commitment to create more and better jobs, seeks to contribute to a more just and inclusive society. The European Social Fund is one of the tools to increase social inclusion in Europe.
17 Nov 2022 Elham Youssefian from the International Disability Alliance calls for more disability at COP27 We met with Elham Youssefian, Senior Adviser, Inclusive Humanitarian Action and Disaster Risk Reduction at the International Disability Alliance
24 Nov 2022 The 2030 Agenda, the growing social dimension of sustainability, just transition and inclusive economy: the key pillars of the strategy for Disability Hub Europe in 2023 Disability Hub Europe highlights the milestones of its action plan for the period 2022-23 in its Partners’ meeting held last November 21
22 Dec 2022 The EU strengthens the reporting of ESG information by companies to increase transparency and comparability, including an increased focus on disability issues
04 Jan 2023 This 2023 we will continue working to enhance positive social impacts In the coming year, Disability Hub Europe will continue working to promote inclusive, sustainable and just work environments. As we wind down this year, we want to take a moment to recap some of the advances achieved this 2022 and that will serve as a springboard for a busy 2023
11 Jan 2023 The European social fund: promoter of social commitment in organizations and companies.
22 Feb 2023 EMPOWERING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: THE CRITICAL ROLE OF DISABILITY INCLUSION IN CORPORATE STRATEGIES Sign up for the webinar "Empowering Sustainable Development: The Critical Role of Disability Inclusion in Corporate Strategies"
14 Mar 2023 Uniting forces for an inclusive future: Empowering sustainable development through disability inclusion in corporate strategies On March 9, 2023, a webinar titled "Empowering Sustainable Development: The Critical Role of Disability Inclusion in Corporate Strategies" was held, organized jointly by DOW and Disability Hub Europe, with contributions from ONCE Social Group, Accenture, and KPMG. The event aimed to highlight the importance of disability inclusion in corporate strategies to achieve a sustainable and inclusive economy.
07 Apr 2023 75 Years of Improving Public Health: A Celebration of the World Health Organization's Achievements On this World Health Day, let us make a renewed commitment to building a fairer and more inclusive healthcare system that meets the needs of all people, including those with disabilities
08 May 2023 Next employment trends according to the report "The Future of Work 2023" by the International Labour Organization (ILO). In the report "The Future of Work 2023", the International Labor Organization (ILO) establishes some important trends regarding work in the coming years. The report discusses the enormous challenges facing labor markets in 2023.
30 Jun 2023 The #EUGreenDeal: Impact on Persons with Disabilities and Driving Inclusive Employment Opportunities The European Green Deal is an ambitious and comprehensive plan proposed by the European Commission to make Europe the world's first climate-neutral continent by 2050.
14 Jul 2023 Green Jobs Inclusion: Empowering People with Disabilities for a Sustainable Future Exploring the Positive Impact and Measures for Inclusive Green Employment
01 Aug 2023 Interview with Alejandro Moledo, Deputy Director of the European Disability Forum. The European Disability Forum (EDF) is an organization committed to promoting the rights of people with disabilities across Europe, in addition to being a partner of the DHUB initiative.
16 Aug 2023 Spain assumes the Presidency of the Council of the EU: new approach to disabled people’s rights On July 1, Spain assumed the presidency of the Council of the European Union, which will last until the end of the year. It is a rotating charge between the Member States that has a 6 month duration and was previously held by Switzerland.
25 Aug 2023 How does the Orange Economy benefit people with disabilities? The Orange Economy, also known as the creative economy, has emerged as a productive model that encompasses a wide range of activities related to creativity, art, culture, technology, and intellectual property. This concept covers sectors such as entertainment industries, visual arts, film, architecture, design, software, advertising, fashion, and communication, among others. The color orange, associated with creativity and enthusiasm, symbolizes the innovative spirit that drives this economy.
08 Sep 2023 Launch event: “strengthening the social dimension of sustainability reporting: a way forward that leaves no one behind” Sustainability reporting is rapidly evolving at both the European and global level, as the social dimension of sustainability becomes a pivotal, but often overlooked concern as we transition to a low carbon economy.
27 Sep 2023 Watch the webinar 'STRENGTHENING THE SOCIAL DIMENSION OF SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING: A WAY FORWARD THAT LEAVES NO ONE BEHIND' AGAIN Sustainability reporting has evolved significantly, transitioning from a supplementary corporate practice to an integral component of corporate governance and disclosure
09 Oct 2023 Exploring Sustainability Reporting Standards in Companies Sustainability reporting has undergone a significant evolution, transitioning from a supplementary corporate practice to an integral component of corporate governance and disclosure.
23 Oct 2023 Inclusivity and Climate Change: Unique Challenges Faced by People with Disabilities Climate change is a global crisis that impacts every aspect of human life, and its effects on health are increasingly evident.
07 Nov 2023 Involving People with Disabilities in Addressing Energy Poverty: A Just Transition La pobreza energética es un problema complejo que no tiene una solución única. Por lo tanto, es esencial considerar la diversidad de circunstancias a las que se enfrentan las personas con discapacidad.
15 Nov 2023 Making the green transition inclusive for persons with disabilities Fundación ONCE and the ILO Global Business and Disability Network (ILO GBDN) present this report, developed under the auspices of the Disability Hub Europe.
30 Nov 2023 International Day of Persons with Disabilities: reinforcing a social, inclusive, and fair Europe On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we join in acknowledging the struggle for equal opportunities and equitable access to education, employment, and services.
31 Jan 2024 The updated guide 'Disability in Sustainability Reporting: Adapting Disability Reporting to GRI Universal Standards' from Disability Hub Europe now has its Spanish version. This guide, developed in collaboration with GRI and Fundación ONCE, helps organizations understand how GRI reports can be the basis for disclosing their impacts on the rights of people with disabilities