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On the 12th of June 2024, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, a side event for COSP17 was held on "The intergenerational transfer of knowledge towards an inclusive future – A tribute to Steven Estey." The event brought together youth…
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The event that took place on June 12, 2024, at Conference Room 12 in the United Nations Headquarters in New York was organized by Finland and the Abilis Foundation, in collaboration with Poland, Mexico, Ukraine, and the United States. The event…
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11 June 2024, United Nations Headquarters, New York: Accessible crisis preparedness and crisis communication Persons with disabilities faced greater risks and were more affected by disasters and emergencies than the rest of the population. What…
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COSP17 Side Event
Fostering Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Education:
Launch of the Child Functioning Module – Teacher Version and the Inclusive Education Module
Thursday, 13 June 2024 …
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Imagine daily life without your sight, hearing or a limb or living with the challenges of neurodiversity or paralysis. That’s a reality for some. One in six of us – or 16 per cent – of the global population had a disability in 2023, according to the…
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Khadija Jallouli, a young Tunisian entrepreneur with a disability, has called for redoubling international efforts aimed at integrating people with disabilities and involving them in decisions related to finding solutions to the challenges they face…
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Activist, actor and talk show host Nick Herd will be leading the UN News team as its first ever guest editor on Tuesday, when people from around the world gather at UN Headquarters to take part in the largest global meeting on issues that…
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Hundreds of people with disabilities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and civil society representatives alongside ambassadors from around the world are due to meet at UN Headquarters in New York on Tuesday to discuss the challenges and…
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Youth, making up 25% of the global population, are pivotal in spearheading change. The University of Tokyo UNiTe is a dynamic youth organization that has been connecting young people with the United Nations efforts to protect and promote the rights…
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The UN DESA's Division for Inclusion and Social Development (DISD) recently conducted an interview with Ms. Khadija Jallouli, the founder and CEO of Hawkar. Despite facing physical challenges, Khadija has dedicated her knowledge to the mobility…
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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…
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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…