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22 March 2024 | Disabilities
The 21st of March was Down syndrome Day! Let's work together to promote inclusion and provide support in healthcare, education, and all aspects of life.
What is Down Syndrome?
Down syndrome occurs when an individual has an extra partial (or whole…
20 March 2024 | Disabilities
Ever since the United Nations General Assembly designated 2 April as World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) in 2007, the United Nations has observed the day as a means to affirm and promote the full realization of all human rights and fundamental…
28 February 2024 | Disabilities
8th February 2024, CSocD62 Virtual Side Event, organized by Young Adult Institute Inc (YAI), a US-based community service provider for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The panel engaged valuable perspectives on empowering…
05 February 2024 | Disabilities
Creating job opportunities in agriculture for youth with disabilities in Kenya.
Stephen Omondi Odhiambo signs the word “HEN” to his wife, Dorah Akungu, and she immediately understands. By fingerspelling words, Stephen has taught her, his family and…
08 December 2023 | Disabilities
In the challenging contexts of 27 low and middle-income countries where Humanity & Inclusion and its partners operates, we've observed that maintaining the continuity of education is of utmost importance, especially during transitions from…
10 July 2023 | Disabilities
Digital Assistive Technology Challenges and Opportunities: The Potential of Mobile Devices
Side event CRPD Conference of State Parties 2023
Theme - Digital Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities
Jointly organized by UNICEF, WHO, ATscale, GDI…
03 July 2023 | Disabilities
The event was co-organized by the Government of the Argentine Republic -National Agency for Disability (ANDIS)-, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), the Development Bank of Latin America (CAF), the Inter-…
01 July 2023 | Disabilities
COSP 16 Side Meeting Thursday 15th 20223 3.00 -4.15 pm EST In person, Zoom and recorded
Sponsors Government of Barbados, United Kingdom Foreign Commonwealth Development Office. Organised by Commonwealth Disabled Peoples Forum
Chair: Saista…
30 June 2023 | Disabilities
In this side event, knowledge, policy and practical examples of how to reach equality within the area of democratic participation was discussed by speakers representing different backgrounds and perspectives. One focus was on the preparation for and…
30 June 2023 | Disabilities
COSP 16 Side Meeting Wednesday 14th June 2023 1.15 to 2.30 EST
Sponsors: Governments of Barbados, Kenya, Albinism Africa, Disability Rights Fund. Organized by Commonwealth Disabled People's Forum. In person, Zoom and recorded.
Chair Richard Rieser…
30 June 2023 | Disabilities
UN COSP 16 Side Meeting Thursday June 15th 2023 - 8:15 - 9:30 am EST. In Person, Online and Recorded.
Sponsored by United Kingdom FCDO, Commonwealth Secretariat, Disability Rights Fund. Organised by Commonwealth Disabled People's Forum.
Chair:…
27 June 2023 | Disabilities
A side-event to the 16th Conference of States Parties (COSP) to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with disabilities was organized to discuss the challenges and opportunities to advance health equity for persons with disabilities. This event…