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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Through a series of impactful side events held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, Italy reaffirmed its strong commitment to innovative practices and promoted the importance of investing in each person's potential. From musical…
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At the 18th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the Commonwealth Secretariat and the Commonwealth Disabled People's Forum (CDPF) co-hosted a high-level side event on the…
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Held on Monday 9 June 2025 during the 18th Conference of States Parties (CoSP18) to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), this side event was organized by Queensland Advocacy for Inclusion (QAI) and…
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The “world is failing” people living with disabilities, UN deputy chief Amina Mohammed has told a major summit which aims to galvanize global efforts to ensure they are fully integrated into all parts of society.Although persons with disabilities…
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States must do more to prevent cyberbullying and overcome unequal access to assistive technology which hampers the rights of persons with disabilities - particularly women and girls - the Human Rights Council has heard.
Recalling the mantra…
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UN Tourism and the European Accessibility Resource Centre (AccessibleEU) have joined accessible tourism champions to advance policies, standards, incentives, skills and business strategies, making inclusion a reality for millions of people.
The…
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Diana Jalba likes to say that nothing is impossible.
“We should not allow disabilities to limit us,” said Jalba, a spry and chatty 29-year-old woman with cerebral palsy, a neurological disorder that affects her body movements and muscle…