"The Conference “Protecting and promoting the rights of persons with disabilities in Europe: towards full participation, inclusion and empowerment” took place at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg on 29-30 October 2008. The overall aims of the Conference were: to promote the recognition and application of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the implementation of the Council of Europe Disability Action Plan 2006-2015; to develop international co-operation." (Quoted from paper)