Inclusive development for and with persons with disabilities – 2024 Resolution

The United Nations General Assembly resolution A/RES/79/149 emphasizes inclusive development for persons with disabilities, reaffirming commitments to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and other international frameworks. It highlights the disproportionate impact of poverty, discrimination, and barriers faced by persons with disabilities, especially women, girls, and marginalized groups. The resolution urges Member States and stakeholders to promote accessibility, eliminate discrimination, ensure equitable participation, and address specific needs in areas such as health, education, employment, and disaster risk reduction. It calls for enhanced international cooperation, capacity-building, and reliable disaggregated data to monitor progress and mainstream disability inclusion across policies and programs, ensuring no one is left behind. 

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