Expert Group Meeting on Advancing the Rights and Perspectives of Women and Girls with Disabilities in Development and Society

15-17 November 2016, Santiago de Chile, Chile

The Division for Social Policy and Development (DSPD) of DESA will co-organize with the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (UNECLAC) in Santiago de Chile, Chile, an Expert Group Meeting under the theme “Advancing the rights and perspectives of women and girls with disabilities in development and society” from 15-17 November.

Submission are open for individuals interested in participating as experts in the forthcoming Expert Group Meeting on women and girls with disabilities. We are seeking academics and practitioners with expertise in gender empowerment, disability-inclusion, issues concerning women and girls with disabilities, development and social-inclusion.

In order to be considered, you must send a brief email with your contact details, a 250 word (max) summary of your relevant experience and expertise, as well as attach a copy of your CV for review. Please send the information to enable@un.org, with the subject title: "Submission of interest for the EGM on women and girls", no later than 5 p.m. (New York time), Monday 5 2016.

See the concept note here for further details of the Expert Group Meeting.

Reference documentation

Forthcoming