Author: CBR

2015 – 2018 World Federation of the Deaf Report

2015 – 2018 World Federation of the Deaf Report

Human rights for deaf people including                               WFD was established in Rome, Italy in 1951 and is an international non-governmental organisation with membership comprising 135 Ordinary Members as of 31 December 2018 in addition to Individual Members, Associate Members and International […]

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Launch of the WHO Rehabilitation Competency Framework

Launch of the WHO Rehabilitation Competency Framework

Join us on 26 February for the virtual launch of the WHO Rehabilitation Competency Framework (RCF)! Competency frameworks are a key mechanism for ensuring the knowledge, skills and behaviours of the workforce align with the needs of populations and are a critical tool in workforce strengthening. The RCF is an important resource for the rehabilitation […]

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Policy and Plan of Action for Disability Inclusion

Policy and Plan of Action for Disability Inclusion

Since its establishment, the United Nations has promoted the inclusion and advancement of persons with disabilities around the world. The UN also prioritizes the mainstreaming of disability inclusion across the UN system. To this end, the UN system-wide policy and strategy – the United Nations Disability Inclusion Strategy (UNDIS) was endorsed by the Chief Executives […]

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The 23rd Rehabilitation International World Congress Report

The 23rd Rehabilitation International World Congress Report

Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Scotland 25-27 October 2016 “For 3 days, every 4 years, 1000 of the world’s leading disability experts unite, committed to creating a more inclusive and accessible world for all.” Shaw Trust hosted the 23rd Rehabilitation International World Congress. Planning for the event commenced in April 2014, with the core team wellestablished […]

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