This page contains the 19 resolutions adopted at EBU 5th General assembly :
Resolution EBU 96-1
A general plan of action
- Whereas, the limited resources of European Blind Union should be used in an optimal manner ;
- Whereas, it must always be a goal of the European Blind Union to strengthen its democratic methods ;
- Whereas, it should always be the aim of European Blind Union to prepare, execute and evaluate its actions ;
- Whereas, the General Assembly is the supreme body in European Blind Union ;
BE IT RESOLVED by the European Blind Union General Assembly in convention this 9th day of November 1996 in Giardini Naxos, Italy, that
the European Blind Union Board prepare a plan of action for the next General Assembly.
Be it further resolved that
this plan of action states the working objectives of the European Blind Union and be made available for consultation and discussion.
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Resolution EBU 96-2
Whereas, the resolutions accepted at the end of a General Assembly form part of the plan of action for the subsequent years ;
BE IT RESOLVED by the European Blind Union General Assembly in convention on the 9th day of November 1996 in Giardini Naxos, Italy, that
at the beginning of the next General Assembly there is an evaluation of the implementation of the previous General Assembly's resolutions.
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Resolution EBU 96-3
- Whereas, a different problem requires a different way of handling it,
- Whereas, in the work of EBU for some purposes it might be convenient to have a standing commission, for other problems a working group, an expert meeting, a conference, etc,
- Whereas, the existing commission guidelines have proved not to be sufficient in all cases,
BE IT RESOLVED by the European Blind Union General Assembly in convention on the 9th day of November 1996 in Giardini Naxos, Italy, that
periodically the Board should evaluate the existing Organisation mechanism ;
Be it further resolved that
the Board should develop the commission guidelines.
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Resolution EBU 96-4
- Whereas, good communication is an essential prerequisite to raise the efficiency of the work of European Blind Union ;
- Whereas, lack of communication is a major obstacle to obtain results in any organisation,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the European Blind Union General Assembly in convention this 9th day of November 1996 in Giardini Naxos, Italy, that
the Board develops more effective ways of disseminating information between the Board, the Commissions and the member organisations.
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Resolution EBU 96-5
More economical resources in European Blind Union
- Whereas, the Headquarters of European Blind Union could benefit from greater resources ;
- Whereas, the work of the Commissions of European Blind Union would have a greater possibility of developing their activities if given more resources ;
- Whereas, it would be possible to elect candidates to the Board and to Commissions irrespective of the financial standing of sponsoring countries if there were more resources available;
BE IT RESOLVED by the European Blind Union General Assembly in convention this 9th day of November 1996 in Giardini Naxos, Italy, that
we urge the Board of European Blind Union to explore all methods of fund-raising and of introducing differential payments of dues of member countries.
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Resolution EBU 96-6
Four years between the General Assemblies in European Blind Union
- Whereas, the General Assemblies of World Blind Union will be held every 4th year ;
- Whereas, the coordination is important in any organisation ;
BE IT RESOLVED by the European Blind Union General Assembly in convention this 9th day of November 1996 in Giardini Naxos, Italy, that
we urge the Board of European Blind Union to propose the necessary amendments to the Constitution of the 6th Assembly in relation to the four-year term of office.
Be it also resolved that
the Board of European Blind Union explores the possibility of annual conferences in European Blind Union.
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Resolution EBU 96-7
- Whereas, development cooperation has been a significant part of the work of the European Blind Union ;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the European Blind Union General Assembly in convention on the 9th day of November 1996 in Giardini Naxos, Italy, that
all European Blind Union member organisations and the European organisations working for the blind give the highest priority to the promotion and strengthening of national organisations of visually impaired in developing countries with particular emphasis to Africa.
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Resolution EBU 96-8
- Whereas, more than half of the population of the member organisations of European Blind Union consists of women ;
- Whereas, women are still under-represented in decision-making bodies of EBU and its member organisations ;
- Whereas, EBU cannot afford to not use their capacity any longer ;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the European Blind Union General Assembly in convention on the 9th day of November 1996 in Giardini Naxos, Italy, that
the Board of EBU actively stimulates its members to develop an equal opportunity policy,
Therefore be it further resolved that
the Board of EBU periodically reports on the progress in this matter.
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Resolution EBU 96-9
- Whereas, in former years employment for visually impaired persons in Central and Eastern European countries was satisfactory ;
- Whereas, with the changing political situation there has been a sharp decline in job opportunities for visually impaired persons especially women, in these countries ;
BE IT RESOLVED by the European Blind Union General Assembly in convention on the 9th day of November 1996 in Giardini Naxos, Italy, that
we urge the Board of the European Blind Union, member countries and national organisations of and for the blind to bring the United Nations Standard Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities to the attention of all governments, particularly those of Central and Eastern European countries ;
Be it further resolved that
pressure should be put on all governments particularly those of Central and Eastern European countries to implement the United Nations Standard Rules with particular reference to employment.
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Resolution EBU 96-10
On the situation of the elderly blind and partially sighted
- Whereas, we are deeply concerned by the cuts to the financial benefits and services available for the elderly blind and partially sighted ;
- Whereas, all states which have sanctioned the United Nations Standard Rules to ensure disabled persons equality and full participation in society now have a moral obligation to improve the possibilities for the elderly blind and partially sighted to live an active and independent life ;
BE IT RESOLVED by the European Blind Union General Assembly in convention this 9th day of November 1996 in Giardini Naxos, Italy, that
we urge the EBU Board to give priority to the threatening situation of the elderly blind and partially sighted.
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