The present report on progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals is submitted in response to General Assembly resolution 70/1, entitled “Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”. At the midpoint to 2030, this special edition report provides an update on the progress made since 2015 against the global Sustainable Development Goal indicator framework. […]
TIMES OF CRISIS, TIMES OF CHANGE SCIENCE FOR ACCELERATING TRANSFORMATIONS TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT.
INTRODUCTION
Transformations are possible, and inevitable. This report is an invitation to embrace transformations with
the urgency needed to accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.
In case you missed the @WHOweb-meeting on improving access to #hearingcare through HR training on 6 July, you can still watch it https://shorturl.at/jrwBI to know about the role of Primary ear and hearing care training and share experiences from around the world. WATCH FULL WEB MEETING HERE
The Future Of Education For People With Visual Impairment In Africa 1st ICEVI Africa Conference 9th – 12th October 2023 The Panari Hotel Nairobi, Kenya. The International Council for Education of People with Visual Impairment – Africa (ICEVI Africa) in collaboration with its local and international partners, is pleased to announce its first conference on […]
Evidence shows that deaf and hard of hearing children experience high rates of mental health problems, often because of language deprivation at early childhood and therefore difficulties with communication and social inclusion in their lifetime, as well as experiences of stigma and discrimination.1-3 For deaf and hard of hearing children in the Palestinian Territories, mental […]
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 […]
