On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a delegation from the Odesa region had the honor of meeting with the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities of the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen, Mr. Arne Frankenstein.

During the meeting, as part of the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, preliminary agreements were reached on collaboration in sharing experiences on inclusion and creating barrier-free environments. Special attention was given to training social work specialists and developing innovative barrier-free spaces for all segments of the population.

The German side shared valuable insights and experiences in resolving pre-trial conflicts arising from discrimination against persons with disabilities.

Additionally, we received assurances of support in seeking partners to provide the Odesa region with specialized vehicles for transporting persons with disabilities, which is extremely important for our region.

We sincerely thank Mr. Arne Frankenstein and the German side for their openness to cooperation, knowledge exchange, and their commitment to working together towards a more inclusive and equitable society.