(5th 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 5 b(iii) Roundtable 3: Recognising and addressing the rights of Indigenous persons with disabilities and their role in advancing disability inclusion. Co-chaired by Ms. Elizabeth Tudor-Beziés, Vice President of the Conference, Canada, and Ms. Christine Kandie Lebelit, Endorois Indigenous Women Empowerment Network of Kenya)

Presentations by:

· Ms. Jenny Tibocha, Directorate for Guarantee of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities of the Ministry of Equality and Equity, Colombia;

· Ms.Olga Montúfar, Network of Indigenous and Afro-descendant Women with Disabilities of Latin America and the Caribbean, Mexico;

· Ms. Tahlia-Rose Vanissum, People with Disability Australia, Australia

Interactive discussion (Q+A) Summary of the Co-chair