Fundacja Jesteśmy Ważni

EU Legislative Interests

Our organisation’s recent activities have focused on the following EU-level initiatives and policy frameworks: – The EU Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021–2030 and its upcoming enhancement (“Enhancing the Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities towards 2030”). – Implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) at EU and Member State level. – The European Pillar of Social Rights, in particular principles related to equal opportunities, social inclusion and access to care services. – EU initiatives supporting independent living and community-based services for persons with disabilities. – EU policies concerning social protection, labour market participation and work-life balance measures affecting family caregivers of persons with disabilities. Our contribution focuses on strengthening the structural recognition of family caregivers as a key condition for the effective implementation of disability rights and independent living policies across Member States.

Communication Activities

Our organisation’s recent activities have focused on the following EU-level initiatives and policy frameworks: – The EU Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021–2030 and its upcoming enhancement (“Enhancing the Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities towards 2030”). – The implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) in Poland. – The European Pillar of Social Rights, in particular principles related to equal opportunities, social inclusion and access to care services. – EU initiatives supporting independent living and community-based services for persons with disabilities. – EU policies concerning social protection, labour market participation and work-life balance measures affecting family caregivers of persons with disabilities. Our contribution focuses on strengthening the structural recognition and systemic support of family caregivers as a key condition for the effective implementation of disability rights and independent living policies at both EU and Member State level. Our communication and representation activities in relation to the above EU policy areas include: – participation in public consultations organised by EU institutions, – submission of written policy contributions, – participation in national consultations linked to Poland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union, – engagement in national advisory and consultative bodies in matters linked to EU disability policy, – participation in expert meetings and policy discussions at national level concerning disability rights and caregiver support, – publication of evidence-based reports and position papers addressing systemic support for family caregivers and independent living frameworks. These activities aim to contribute practical, field-based evidence to ongoing policy development processes and to strengthen the inclusion of caregivers’ perspectives in disability policy implementation.

Interests Represented

Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members

Member Of

The organisation is a member of the association supporting the initiative “Nasz Rzecznik”, participating in thematic teams including caregivers of persons with disabilities, disability rights, health, and family support. https://naszrzecznik.pl/jak-dzialamy/ The organisation is also a member of the National Network for Respite Tourism (Ogólnopolska Sieć Turystyki Wytchnieniowej). https://turystykawytchnieniowa.pl/#o-sieci The President of the Foundation serves as a member of the National Consultative Council for Persons with Disabilities (Krajowa Rada Konsultacyjna ds. Osób z Niepełnosprawnościami), representing the organisation in policy advisory processes at national level. https://niepelnosprawni.gov.pl/baza-wiedzy/krajowa-rada-konsultacyjna/

Organisation Members

The Foundation does not have individual members. It is governed by its Management Board in accordance with its statute. The organisation has no affiliated entities or subsidiaries.

Additional Information

The estimated costs are low because the activities consist mainly of the Foundation President’s participation in public consultations and written contributions. There is no dedicated EU office, no external intermediaries and no specific budget line allocated to EU advocacy activities. These activities are carried out within the President’s overall responsibilities.