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On December 17, 2024, UN DESA will host an innovative Global Policy Dialogue titled "Making the SDGs Work for and with Persons with Disabilities." This hybrid event will be held at the SDG Studio in the UN Headquarters in New York, as well as online. It will bring together global stakeholders to discuss the connection between disability and sustainable development.
The dialogue coincides with the release of the UN Disability and Development Report 2024. This comprehensive report highlights the socio-economic circumstances of the 1.3 billion persons with disabilities worldwide and the progress and barriers they face under the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Despite advancements since 2015, the report underscores the urgent need to accelerate efforts to achieve the SDGs for persons with disabilities by 2030.
The 75-minute event will feature two interactive panel discussions with global experts, addressing themes such as progress since 2015 and strategies for creating inclusive societies. Audience members will engage through polls, questions, and discussions facilitated by professional moderator Angelica Malin. Notable speakers include representatives from UN DESA, the International Disability Alliance, and Disability Rights International.
The event is accessible, offering multilingual captioning in six UN languages and International Sign Language. It will be broadcast via Zoom, UN WebTV, and UN DESA’s Facebook Live.
This policy dialogue presents a pivotal opportunity to amplify voices of persons with disabilities and inspire action towards a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable world.
