The ILO Global Business and Disability Network’s side event at the 17th Conference of States Parties (COSP17) to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) – co-sponsored by the United Nations Global Compact and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) – will highlight latest good corporate […]
In collaboration with Norwegian Association of Disabled (NAD), CAN is planning a series of online training workshops for members who would like to learn more about how to develop their CBR/CBID Networks as one of our core strategic objectives is to support the development of Community Based Rehabilitation/Community Based Inclusive Development (CBR/CBID) Networks. Such networks […]
Enhancing Disability Inclusive Policy Planning and Implementation on Gender Based Violence in Nairobi City County, Kenya. This policy brief highlights the disproportionate impact of Gender Based Violence (GBV)on persons with disabilities and identifies systemic barriers that hinder effective prevention and response measures.
In 2024, Community Based Rehabilitation marks its 45th anniversary. Based on its multisectoral nature, CBR is increasingly evolving to Community-Based Inclusive Development. The conference will enhance shared learning for improved service delivery for Persons with Disabilities Vist Our 7thconference page for more details on registration and abstracts call
Community Based Rehabilitation Africa Network (CAN) is inviting you to update your membership. Please note that: Membership to CAN is open to any individual, group or organization/association that desires to contribute to improving the well being of Persons with Disabilities and subscribes to the values and objectives of the organization.
Today is the World Autism Awareness Day with the theme,”Moving from Surviving to Thriving.” Autistic individuals will share regional perspectives for the first time online at 10:00 a.m. – 1 p.m. EDT, register and attend https://t.co/OemsmuAMZ0 https://t.co/v6aLiuKqwc
Globally, it is estimated that while over 400 million people could benefit by using hearing aids alone, fewer than 20% have access to use these devices (1, 2). This immense gap poses a significant challenge worldwide, especially since unaddressed hearing loss is a leading cause of morbidity (3) and incurs an annual global cost of […]
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 […]
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 […]
This is a part-time, twelve-month fellowship, with a term from July 2024 to July 2025. Individuals who have lived disability experience active in the disability community and have extensive experience or leadership within the disability rights and disability justice fields are encouraged to apply. The application will be open through March 31, 2024. To learn […]
