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Links
In this section, you will find links to the web sites of key international organisations that are concerned with education. They each present important perspectives on special needs education. Many of these sites are available in different languages. Links here are usually to the main page in English.
EUROPA
Europa is the European Union's web portal. It provides information about the Parliament, the Council, the Commission, the Court of Justice, the Court of Auditors and other bodies of the European Union (EU).

EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
This is the Parliament's own web site with full information on all resolutions and committee decisions taken by its members.

EUROPEAN COMMISSION Education and Culture
This Directorate-General covers the Commission's activities in the areas of education, training, youth, culture and multilingualism.

EUROPEAN COMMISSION Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities
This Directorate-General has the task of promoting a modern, innovative, sustainable and inclusive European society in line with the new European Social Agenda programme.

EUROPEAN COMMISSION Information Society
The objective of the Directorate-General for the Information Society is to implement the Commission's policy with regard to the Information Society.

EURYDICE
Eurydice is the European information network on education. It is a key source of information on education systems in the EU member states and the 3 EFTA/EEA countries producing comparative analyses and acting as an observatory on trends, diversity and convergence.

EURYBASE
Provides country information on various aspects of member states' National education systems. It is provided by EURYDICE, the information network on education in Europe.

OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development)
The OECD's web site on Education and Human Resources Development.

UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation)
UNESCO aims to contribute to peace and security in the world by promoting collaboration among nations through education, science, culture and communication. The link above is to the Inclusive Education information page.

CEDEFOP (European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training)
The European agency that helps policy-makers and practitioners of the European Commission, the Member States and social partner organisations across Europe make informed choices about vocational training policy.

EUROPEAN DISABILITY FORUM
The European Disability Forum aims to advance disabled people's human rights and promote equal opportunities in the EU institutions and Member States in accordance with the principles of non-discrimination.

ILO (International Labour Organisation)
The United Nations ILO aims to promote and realize standards, fundamental principles and rights at work, including the rights of people with disabilities.

EERA (The European Educational Research Association)
The aim of the organization is to exchange ideas and foster links between European researchers. A wide range of topics are covered on the website including policy documents, networks and a research links section relating to special educational needs.

European Schoolnet
The European Schoolnet (EUN) is a tool for schools, pupils, teachers and school managers from all over Europe. The main aim is to establish a Europe wide information network for schools.

NordSpes
The Nordic countries' online forum for those involved in special needs education.