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10 June 2024 | Disabilities
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…
09 June 2024 | Disabilities
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…
05 June 2024 | Disabilities
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…
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…