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Civil society organisations have welcomed the consensus reached at the landmark sustainable development conference concluding this Thursday in Sevilla, while cautioning that real progress will depend on sustained action.Activists, many from the…

The landmark Financing for Development conference in Sevilla has concluded with a renewed sense of resolve and a focus on action that can change lives worldwide, according to UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed.“The human consequences of…

Held on Wednesday 11 June 2025 during COSP18, this event, co-organized by Finland with Nordic Council of Ministers, co-sponsored and moderated by UN Women, explored how AI can be harnessed to promote participation, accessibility, and human rights…

This side event was held on Monday, 9th June 2025 during the COSP18, co-organized by UN Women, the UN CRPD Committee, and Women Enabled International (WEI), and co-sponsored by Canada, France, Brazil, International Disability Alliance, and…

This side event was held on Thursday, 12 June 2025 at UN Women during the COSP18, co-sponsored by GFLWD, Sightsavers, UN Women, UNFPA, OHCHR, UNITAR, UNDESA, IDA, the University of Tokyo, and the National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW) and…

This event, held on Tuesday 10 June 2025 during COSP18, co-sponsored by Canada and UN Women, discussed the transformational role of artificial intelligence (AI) in shaping inclusive employment pathways for persons with disabilities. The discussion…

The event, co-created and supported by the United Nations Office of India and G3ICT, alongside EnAble India, centered on the concept of "Global Disability Economic Alliance: Advancing Disability-Inclusive Economic Growth." Hosting this side event at…

The side event "Raising Awareness of the Potential of Persons with Disabilities in Various Areas of Social Life and Professional Activity", organized by the Polish Government with the support of the European Union, was held on 11 June 2025, during…

During the 18th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP18), an in-person side event was held focusing on the rights and inclusion of indigenous women and girls with disabilities…

The side event "Enhancing Community Engagement in Monitoring CRPD Implementation Through AI Text Mining, Economic Data, and Accessibility Mapping" organized by American University Institute on Disability and Public Policy, was held on Monday, 9 June…

Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination (ZHO) reaffirmed its leadership in global disability inclusion by hosting an official side event at the 18th session of the Conference of States Parties (COSP18) to the Convention on the Rights…

In continuation of its commitment to the rights of persons with disabilities, and reflecting its ongoing interest in promoting inclusion, the League of Arab States, in coordination with the Kingdom of Bahrain, organized a high-level side…