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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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The recruitment process for the regional representatives on the International Advisory Board of CAN was completed successfully
On the 9-12th September 2024, CBR Africa network held the 7th CBR/CBID Africa conference that took place at the Imperial resort beach hotel Entebbe, Uganda. During which the General Assembly …
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I S S U E J A N 2 0 2 5- A GLOBAL ADVOCATE FOR REHABILITATION, INCLUSION AND HUMAN RIGHTS
Welcome to the January 2025 edition of the Rehabilitation International Newsletter! In this issue, we bring you several key highlights: A 100-day Interim Report from the RI President, outlining advocacy …
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The World Health Organization (WHO), the International Disability Alliance (IDA), the Global Disability Fund (formerly, the UNPRPD), and the International Disability and Development Consortium (IDDC) are co-hosting an event on …
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As we gear up for the eagerly awaited World Hearing Day 2025, WHO has prepared various materials for partners worldwide to use in their advocacy and celebration efforts. To enhance …
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Rehabilitation and dementia: global, national and personal perspectives, scheduled for 21 January 2025 at 1:00 pm GMT.
The World Health Organization (WHO) is delighted to announce its collaboration with Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) for an upcoming webinar titled Rehabilitation and dementia: global, national and personal perspectives, scheduled for 21 …
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Background Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions are conditions affecting bones and joints such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, back pain and neck pain. They are some of the most common health conditions within …
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The WID Global Heumann Fellowship Program honors WID co-founder Judy Heumann’s enduring legacy by empowering disability leaders and advocates worldwide to advance disability rights and justice within their regional communities. …
