Organization
Comité Español de Representantes de Personas con Discapacidad(CERMI)
CERMI is Spain's national committee of representatives of people with disabilities, uniting more than 6,000 associations and representing over 4.74 million disabled people in collective advocacy. Founded in 1997, it works to guarantee equal opportunities, fight discrimination, and advance disability rights at national and European levels.
About
CERMI (Comité Español de Representantes de Personas con Discapacidad) was founded in 1997 by the six largest Spanish disability federations and has grown into the authoritative voice of disability in Spain. Its membership encompasses more than 6,000 associations representing over 4.74 million people with disabilities across all disability types.
What They Do
CERMI advocates before the Spanish government and Cortes Generales for disability legislation and equal opportunities measures. It was instrumental in the disability-inclusive amendment of Article 49 of the Spanish Constitution in 2024, submits shadow reports on CRPD implementation to the UN Committee, and participates in European policy through the European Disability Forum.
Who They Serve
CERMI represents people with physical, sensory, intellectual, and mental disabilities across Spain, providing a unified political voice that translates the priorities of its member organisations into national and European policy change.
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