Author: CBR

Call for Abstracts

Call for Abstracts

Convener: The conference is organized by CBR Africa Network (CAN), and hosted by the Government of Uganda, spearheaded by the Ministry of Gender, Labor and Social Development (MGLSD). Conference dates: 09th – 12th September 2024 Venue:        Imperial Resort Beach Hotel Entebbe, Uganda Audience/Conference participants: Persons with disabilities and their carers, policymakers, government officials, advocates, researchers, practitioners, development partners […]

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689th Meeting, 30th Session, Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)

689th Meeting, 30th Session, Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)

The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) is the body of independent experts which monitors implementation of the Convention by the States parties. Worldwide, there are an estimated one billion people with disabilities. Through its engagement and cooperation with States parties, the Committee promotes inclusion, advocates for the human rights of all […]

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The World Congress on Rehabilitation 2024

The World Congress on Rehabilitation 2024

The World Congress on Rehabilitation 2024 – Abu Dhabi with the theme,“Work & Employment” and Slogan “Embracing Inclusion” will take place in September 23 to 25, 2024. The World Congress on Rehabilitation 2024 will take place on September 23 to 25, 2024, in the vibrant city of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – under the […]

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Join Ability Summit March 7, 2024

Join Ability Summit March 7, 2024

Discover how AI can fuel your accessibility innovation How can AI drive inclusion? In this free digital event, you will learn how to unleash human potential with accessible AI. The newest tech can bridge the accessibility divide and we’re bringing together leading experts who have a deep understanding of disabilities in the workplace. Together, we […]

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World Leprosy Day

World Leprosy Day

Each year there are 200,000 people diagnosed with leprosy and there are millions who are living with the damaging consequences of delayed leprosy treatment. In 2024, World Leprosy Day is Sunday 28 January. World Leprosy Day always takes place on the last Sunday of January. This date was chosen by French humanitarian, Raoul Follereau as […]

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The Disability Equality Index (DEI) 2023

The Disability Equality Index (DEI) 2023

The Disability Equality Index (DEI) has become the leading independent, third-party resource for benchmarking disability inclusion policies and programs inside corporate America, and is now trusted by more than 70% of the Fortune 100 and nearly half of the Fortune 500. Since its inception in 2015, participation in the DEI has grown 6x – from […]

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Disability- inclusive education and employment understanding the context Uganda

Disability- inclusive education and employment understanding the context Uganda

This report was developed by the Medical Research Council/Uganda Viral Research Institute & London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (MRC/UVRI & LSHTM) Uganda Research Unit, the International Centre for Evidence in Disability at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, and Mastercard Foundation. The report aims to inform Mastercard Foundation’s disability and inclusion […]

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