(3rd meeting) 18th session of the Conference of…

This year's theme focuses on enhancing public awareness of the rights and contributions of persons with disabilities in the lead-up to the Second World Summit for Social Development. Key topics include innovative financing for empowerment, artificial intelligence (AI) as a tool for inclusivity, and recognizing the rights of Indigenous persons with disabilities.

Matters related to the implementation of the Convention: (item 5b (i)): Roundtable 1: Empowering persons with disabilities and enhancing social development policies through innovative financing (cochaired by Ms. Zuleikha Tambwe, Vice President of the Conference, Tanzania, and Mr. Javier Güemes, ONCE)

Presentations by:

· Ms Jane Fitzgerald Spring, Disability Strategy Advisory Council, Australia;

· Mr. Łukasz Krasoń, Government Plenipotentiary for Persons with Disabilities, Poland;

· Mr. Boucar Diuouf, Director General of Social Action of the Ministry of Health and Social Action, Senegal;

· Dr. Ola Abualghaib, Director, United Nations Global Disability Fund/UNPRPD;

· Mr. Matrika Prasad Devkota, KOSHISH (national mental health self-help organization) Nepal

Interactive discussion (Q+A)

Summary of the Chair