Live Schedule

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Meetings & Events

(3rd meeting, Roundtable 1) 16th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP16)

The 16th session of the Conference of States Parties to the CRPD (COSP16) will take place at the United Nations Headquarters, New York, from 13 to 15 June 2023. Theme: Harmonizing national policies and strategies with the CRPD: achievements and challenges

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Meetings & Events

International Cooperation at the service of Right to Living Independently and Being Included in the Community

10⁰⁰_am

General Assembly

General Assembly: 79th plenary meeting, 77th session

Debate on the item and action on the draft resolution

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Media Stakeouts

Intercultural and interreligious dialogue and panel discussion on "Building Bridges between East and West"

There is a growing concern about the overall rise in instances of discrimination, intolerance and violence, regardless of the actors, directed against members of many religious, ethnic, and other communities in various parts of the world, including cases motivated by Islamophobia, antisemitism and Christianophobia and prejudices against persons of other religions or beliefs.

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Side Events

Promote democratic participation, ensure inclusive elections (COSP16 Side Event)

In this side event, knowledge, policy and practical examples of how to reach equality within the area of democratic participation will be discussed. One focus will be on the preparation for and organization of elections.

12⁰⁰_pm

Press Conferences

Culture of peace & other topics - PGA Spokesperson's Briefing

Briefing by Paulina Kubiak, Spokesperson for the President of the 77th Session of the General Assembly.

01¹⁵_pm

Disability-Inclusive Support Systems: Promoting Economic Security and Poverty Reduction (COSP16 side event)

This side event will offer the opportunity to explore modern approaches towards building accessible and disability-inclusive support systems, employment opportunities and economic stability for persons with disabilities.

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Side Events

Ensuring accessibility and inclusion for persons with disabilities in health and support services. Italy's DAMA (Disabled Advanced Medical Assistance) and other good practices from stakeholders ( COSP16 Side Event)

The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) enshrines the right of persons with disabilities to enjoy the highest standard of health and access to health care without discrimination. An example of full inclusion and accessibility of the healthcare system for persons with intellectual disabilities is the DAMA (Disabled Advanced Medical Assistance), a project developed and tested at the Milan San Paolo Hospital.

03⁰⁰_pm