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9th ENIL Freedom Drive-Burssles, Belgium
01/10/2019 - 03/10/2019
The Freedom Drive is one of the key campaigns of the European Network on Independent Living (ENIL) – held every two years since 2003. It provides supporters of the Independent Living Movement with the unique opportunity to meet MEPs and promote human rights issues, as well to share experiences and ideas with colleagues from around Europe.
Its rich programme includes the ENIL General Assembly, a conference with sessions on multiple topics, a meeting of the ENIL Youth Network and the culmination – a noisy march to the European Parliament where Freedom Drivers meet with MEPs.
The first six editions of the Freedom Drive took place in Strasbourg, until 2015, when for the first time the location was changed to Brussels for strategic reasons.
Schedule of events*
30 September – Monday
Arrival of Freedom Drivers
1 October – Tuesday
10:30 – 17:30 Workshops on topics related to Independent Living (click here to find out more)
10:00 – 18:00 Meetings with MEPs, arranged by national delegations
2 October – Wednesday
9:00 – 10:00 Gathering in front of the Parc du Cinquantenaire
10:00 – 12:00 Protest march for Independent Living
15:00 – 17:00 Hearing on Freedom of Movement in the Parliament
17:30 – 21:30 30th Birthday Party
3 October – Thursday
10:00 – 14:00 Conference on Independent Living
15:30 – 17:30 ENIL General Assembly
18:00 – 20:00 Side events (World Independent Living Network meeting, ENIL Youth General Assembly)
4 October – Friday
Departure of Freedom Drivers
*This agenda is subject to changes.