Today, March 8, is International Women’s Day to commemorate the struggle of women for their participation in society and their full development as individuals, on an equal footing with men.
Fundación Personas joins this celebration under the slogan proposed by the UN: “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow” which recognizes the contribution of women and girls around the world, who are leading the efforts of response, mitigation and adaptation to climate change to build a more sustainable future for all people.
Enhancing gender equality in the context of the climate crisis and disaster risk reduction is one of the greatest global challenges of the 21st century. Climate change and sustainability issues have had and will continue to have serious and lasting consequences on our social, economic and environmental development. The most vulnerable and marginalized people suffer the most dire effects. It is increasingly evident that women are more vulnerable to the impact of climate change than men, as they make up the majority of the world’s poor and are more dependent on natural resources that are under threat from climate change.
At the same time,women and girls are effective and powerful leaders driving change for climate mitigation and adaptation. They are involved in sustainable initiatives around the world, and their participation and leadership generate more effective climate action. To achieve sustainable development and greater gender equality, it is essential to continue to explore opportunities, as well as constraints, to enable women and girls to have a voice and equal participation in climate change decision-making. Without gender equality today, a sustainable and egalitarian future will remain out of reach.
Women. Disability. Equality
From Fundación Personas we also join the celebration of 8M, echoing the campaign that Plena Inclusion has launched in defense of the disability collective, under the slogan #DaLaCaraXLaIgualdad.
This year the focus is on highlighting the role of women with intellectual disabilities. To do this and through some cards / cards will show theactive, dynamic and empowered image of women in counterpoint to the challenges that remain to be achieved.
Meet and/or share the stories of great women with the hashtag #DaLaCaraXLaIgualdad 💜.
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About Fundación Personas
Fundación Personas was created in 2008 by five associations in Castilla y León: ADECAS Guardo, ASPANIS Palencia, APADEFIM Segovia, ASPRONA Valladolid and ASPROSUB Zamora. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of people with intellectual disabilities and their families by providing comprehensive services, in the environment and covering all stages of the life cycle. The founding associations belong to the Plena Inclusion family movement and bring 60 years of experience, share innovation and foster mutual collaboration.
With a regional presence, we are present in 30 towns in Castilla y León, urban centers and rural areas, where we attend to situations of disability or dependence and provide support for the promotion of personal autonomy. We also offer support and training to people at risk of social exclusion. Our activity is governed by criteria of quality and proximity in service; efficiency and transparency in management; equal opportunities, accessibility and respect for diversity as a driver of social transformation.
In the educational-care area, we manage 5,300 places daily in 75 centers, distributed in more than 30 locations in Valladolid, Palencia, Segovia and Zamora.
In the labor area, Fundación Personas has 3 Special Employment Centers (CEE) Lince Group S.L.U., APADEFIM 2000 S.L.U.. and CEE Fundación Personas – with a staff of 900 workers, more than 90% of whom have some kind of disability.
FOUNDATION PEOPLE IN FIGURES:
- 5,300 places (disability and risk of exclusion)
- 2,500 people with disabilities served
- 3,000 families
- 75 operational work centers
- 30 locations
- 5 Delegations
- 3 Special Employment Centers
- 1,800 professionals
- 900 workers with disabilities
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