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PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Meetings & Events
World Down Syndrome Day 2024
Theme: Achieving Health Equity for People with Disabilities.
Audio Languages: English, Original, Spanish
22 March 2024
News Stories
An Afghan Woman's Story on International Women's Day
Decades of war in #Afghanistan have left explosive ammunitions scattered across the landscape. After a life-changing event, an Afghan #woman became an advocate for #disability rights and #inclusion.
Audio Languages: English, Arabic, Original
8 March 2024
Meetings & Events
Better Protecting Children with Disabilities in Armed Conflict
This event, organized to mark the international day of persons with disabilities, presents an opportunity to discuss the main conclusions of the discussion paper published by the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict on The CAAC mandate and Children with Disabilities in Armed Conflict and garner support for the implementation of its recommendations.
Audio Languages: English
7 December 2023
Messages
António Guterres (UN Secretary-General) on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2023
Video message by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2023.
Audio Languages: English, Original
3 December 2023
Meetings & Events
(With sign language interpretation) 2023 International Day for Persons with Disabilities Commemoration
The observance of the International Day for Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and to mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. The theme for the IDPD in 2023 is "United in action to rescue and achieve the SDGs for, with and by persons with disabilities".
Audio Languages: English, Original
1 December 2023
Human Rights Council
Disability Rights as part of Business and Human Rights - Forum on Business and Human Rights 2023
Day 1 (Room XX) - Disability Rights as part of Business and Human Rights: Broadening the Discussion - 12th United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights 27 - 29 November 2023
Audio Languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish, Original
27 November 2023
General Assembly
Third Committee, 3rd plenary meeting - General Assembly, 78th session
Social, Humanitarian & Cultural Committee.
Audio Languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish, Original
29 September 2023
General Assembly
Third Committee, 4th plenary meeting - General Assembly, 78th session
Social, Humanitarian & Cultural Committee.
Audio Languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish, Original
29 September 2023
Meetings & Events
Breaking Barriers: Disabilities and Human Rights - SDG Media Zone at the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly
This session talks about the power of inclusivity, the impact of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and how we can collectively champion human rights for everyone, including persons with disabilities. When applied to people with disabilities, leaving no one behind means ensuring that they have equal access to opportunities, support services, and resources, and that their rights and needs are fully recognized and addressed.
Audio Languages: English, Original
18 September 2023
Side Events
Together towards a disability-inclusive future: From the SDGs Summit to beyond 2030 (SDG Action Weekend, Side Event)
This side-event aims to raise the urgency to not miss the chance to meaningfully include persons with disabilities, including from the lens of multiple intersecting forms of discrimination, as we approach 2030 and plan for beyond.
Audio Languages: English
16 September 2023
Human Rights Treaty Bodies
677th Meeting, 29th Session, Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
Consideration of Paraguay (cont'd)
Audio Languages: Arabic, English, French, Spanish, Original
31 August 2023