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Rehabilitation International Finnish Committee RIFI Expert of rehabilitation in Finland and worldwide Eija Sorvari 26.9.

Rehabilitation International Finnish Committee RIFI Expert of rehabilitation in Finland and worldwide Eija Sorvari 26.9.2011. Rehabilitation International (RI). RIFI is a member of the international umbrella organization for rehabilitation Mission statement:

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Rehabilitation International Finnish Committee RIFI Expert of rehabilitation in Finland and worldwide Eija Sorvari 26.9.

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  1. Rehabilitation International Finnish Committee RIFI Expert of rehabilitation in Finland and worldwide Eija Sorvari 26.9.2011

  2. Rehabilitation International (RI) RIFI is a member of the international umbrella organization for rehabilitation Mission statement: RI is a global network with all important stakeholders, promoting the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities and/or health problems, through means including advocacy, habilitation, rehabilitation to achieve an inclusive world where all people can enjoy active participation and full human rights.

  3. A strong focus • on rehabilitation and habilitation both globally and nationally • implementation of the UN Convention at the national, regional and international levels • National secretaries in member countries.

  4. RIFI • connects it’s member organizations to international cooperation on a national level in order to ensure coequal participation opportunities for its members • acts as a trend-setter for the rehabilitation field in Finland • Representatives of RIFI participate in RI’s commissions and work • Majority of the work is done on a voluntary basis • The activities are funded by membership fees

  5. Mission • RIFI’s mission is to • follow developments in the field of rehabilitation, both in Finland and abroad • keep in touch with Finnish and international actors in the field, covering all disability groups and rehabilitation sectors • inform the public about its activities and exchange information • organize events and seminars related to rehabilitation

  6. RIFI is an active member in RI Europe and RI Norden. • RIFI has members in RI commissions • Commission on Work and Employment • Commission on Policy and Services • Social Commission • International Commission on Technology and Accessibility (ICTA) • Educational Commission • Commission on Recreation, Leisure and Physical Activity

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