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The General Assembly resolution 79/149 on Inclusive development for and with persons with disabilities reaffirms the commitment of Member States to the full realization of the rights of persons with disabilities, anchored in the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Recognizing that persons with disabilities represent 16% of the global population and face persistent barriers in areas such as health, education, employment, and access to services, the resolution emphasizes that inclusion is both a human rights imperative and a development necessity. It highlights the disproportionate challenges faced by women and girls with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and those living in rural or conflict-affected areas, and…
General Assembly (GA)
The General Assembly is one of the six main organs of the United Nations, the only one in which all Member States have equal representation: one nation, one vote. All 193 Member States of the United Nations are represented in this unique forum to discuss and work together on a wide array of international issues covered by the UN Charter, such as development, peace and security, international law, etc. In September, all the Members meet in the General Assembly Hall in New York for the annual General Assembly session.
Our work falls under The following main committees of the GA:
1. Second Committee (Economic and Financial Committee)
2. Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Committee)
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