The Group of Seven (G7) is an informal forum that brings together Italy, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The European Union (EU) also participates in the Group.
While initially focused on financial issues, the G7 has expanded its focus to tackle major global issues. Italy, as this year’s G7 Presidency holder, will convene the first-ever G7 Ministerial Meeting dedicated to disability and inclusion from 14 to 16 October.
The meeting will discuss eight priority areas:
- Priority 1 – Inclusion as a priority theme of all political agendas
- Priority – Universal accessibility
- Priority 3 – Autonomous and independent life
- Priority 4 –Enhancement of talents and work inclusion
- Priority 5 – Promotion of new Technologies
- Priority 6 – Sports and recreational dimension of life
- Priority 7 – Dignity of life and dimension of services
- Priority 8 – Prevention and management of emergency and post-emergency situations, particularly in relation to climate crisis.
The Meeting will also establish the Solfagnano Charter, which will articulate actions around “universal access and accessibility, independent living, inclusive employment, service availability, emergency prevention and management, among others.”
Read about our info session on the Ministerial meeting.