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EBU works towards an accessible and inclusive society with equal opportunities for blind and partially sighted people to fully participate in all aspects of social, economic, cultural and political
The Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired or Otherwise Print Disabled.

It was adopted on June 27, 2013 in Marrakesh. The treaty marks a breakthrough in enabling blind, partially sighted and other print-handicapped persons to access the printed word.
EBU currently has 41 member countries and, in collaboration with them, aims to protect and promote the interests of all blind and partially-sighted people in Europe

Our vision is that of a Europe which supports and empowers blind and partially sighted people, in which we can be self-determining and which fully includes us within all aspects of society, in line
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities (UNCRPD).

It is one of the key texts providing a legal framework for the equality and inclusion of all people with disabilities.

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30.01.2023
2nd episode of ‘Views of Life’ videocasts
Views of Life videocast with EBU staff and members.

04.01.2023
A new EBU video on the importance of Braille.
06.12.2022
New EBU Youth Manifesto
01.09.2022
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08.06.2022
EBU Annual Report 2021

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16.03.2023
emploiDV 2023 (French)
08.06.2023 - 11.06.2023
International Symposium on Physical Activity and Individuals with Visual Impairments or Deafblindness

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