Accelerating Disability Inclusion in a Changing and Diverse World. Inclusion is not merely an aspiration, but a fundamental human right. It requires ensuring that all individuals, regardless of their background, abilities or circumstances, are recognized, respected and afforded equitable access to resources and opportunities.
For the second review of the European Union by the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). About Mental Health Europe Mental Health Europe is the largest independent European non-governmental network working in the field of mental health.
The International Disability Alliance (IDA), the Government of Germany, and the Government of Jordan will host the third Global Disability Summit (GDS). Can’t join us in Berlin? Watch the live stream! English: CLICK HERE Arabic: CLICK HERE German: CLICK HERE Catch the live stream for the Civil Society Forum HERE. GET MORE DETAILS
Advancing Neurodiversity and the UN Sustainable Development Goals,” is the theme for this year’s World Autism Awareness Day
On 14-15 February, the World Health Organization Ukraine conducted the First Ukraine Rehabilitation in Healthcare Forum meeting in a hybrid format in Kyiv, Ukraine, to provide a consolidated overview of envisioned rehabilitation priorities, informed by the local context and the vision of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, to reach the overall goal of delivering […]
Africa is currently facing a period of increasing socioeconomic and health challenges. The growing need for rehabilitation and assistive technologies contrasts with the scarcity of resources, making a concerted and efficient approach more urgent than ever. In this context, the African Federation of Rehabilitation Professionals (FATO) reaffirms its commitment to revitalizing the sector, relying on […]
The estimated incidence of Down syndrome is between 1 in 1,000 to 1 in 1,100 live births worldwide. All governments are urged to Improve the Support Systems for persons with Down Syndrome. What is World Down Syndrome Day? World Down Syndrome Day is on 21 March every year. It is a global awareness day which […]
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. Throughout this session, it will hold constructive dialogues with, and issue Concluding Observations on, Tuvalu 🇹🇻, Dominican Republic🇩🇴, Vietnam🇻🇳, Canada🇨🇦, European Union🇪🇺 and Palau🇵🇼. Worldwide, there are an estimated […]
The World Hearing Forum, with over 200 members, drives a global advocacy initiative that provides a common platform and narrative for all stakeholders to collaborate and raise awareness about the need and means for ear and hearing care through its 5 workstreams: (1) Make Listening Safe, (2) World Hearing Day, (3) Changemakers (4) External Relations Members Engagement, to achieve […]
