In its Thirteenth General Programme of Work 2019–2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) defines the achievement of universal health coverage as a strategic priority goal to address Sustainable Development Goal 3. Rehabilitation is an essential health strategy to which people in need should have access without being exposed to financial hardship. It is a fundamental […]
Community Based Inclusive Development (C B I D) is a way of working that ensures people with disabilities are respected and included in their communities on an equal basis, in all areas of life. C B I D is therefore essential to driving disability-inclusive development in today’s world, and it is at the core of […]
The United Nations Partnership on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Fund (UNPRPD Fund) is a unique funding mechanism that brings together UN entities, governments, organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs), and broader civil society to support the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and disability inclusive Sustainable Development […]
The climate crisis is having an impact on everyone’s lives. Each year, we are witnessing more and more extreme weather events resulting in natural disasters and the increased need for humanitarian assistance. The impact of environmental degradation is evidenced by the movement and displacement of communities, loss of livelihood, family and social networks. Rising sea […]
Scholarships We are pleased to announce that our 2023 Division 18 Scholarship is open! Two scholarships of $1000 will be awarded to students outside of mainland United States and Canada who are obtaining post-secondary education to serve students with visual impairments in their region. The deadline for receiving applications is July 15, 2023. Our application is available […]
The 16th session of the Conference of States Parties (CoSP) to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) will take place from Tuesday, June 13th to Thursday, June 15th at the UN headquarters in New York. A Civil Society Forum, preceding the CoSP, will be held on Monday, June 12th. The CoSP16 […]
The present report contains a summary of the findings and recommendations of the midterm review of the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030. In examining progress made and challenges experienced since 2015 in realizing the expected outcome – the substantial reduction of disaster risk and losses – and goal – prevent […]
A Global Analysis of the Progress Made by States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities to Implement its Dispositions on the Accessibility of Information and Communication Technologies and Assistive Technologies. About the CRPD ICT Accessibility Progress Report The CRPD ICT Accessibility Progress Report was launched in 2010 by G3ict in […]
The World health statistics report is the annual compilation of health and health-related indicators which has been published by the World Health Organization (WHO) since 2005. WHO’s Division of Data, Analytics and Delivery for Impact produces this report in collaboration with WHO technical departments, and regional and country offices. The 2023 edition reviews more than […]
2011 – 2012 International Panel of Experts This report was made possible by the original research work and reports received from 52 countries from Experts members of the International Panel of the 2012 CRPD ICT Accessibility Progress Report. Our sincere gratitude goes to Javed Abidi, Chair of the Board of Disabled International (DPI), and to […]
