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03⁰⁰_am

Agencies, Funds & Programmes

Putting the I in ESG: Disability Inclusion as strategic advantage of sustainability efforts

Disability inclusion is increasingly gaining importance in corporate sustainability practices, including in Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) efforts and reporting. Further, investors are increasingly considering non-financial factors and sustainability considerations - also within ESG frameworks - in their decision-making processes.

04⁰⁰_am

Human Rights Treaty Bodies

3114th Meeting, 114th Session, Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD)

Consideration of Saudi Arabia (cont'd)

04⁰⁰_am

Human Rights Council

1st Meeting - 17th Session of the Forum on Minority Issues

The 17th session of the United Nations Forum on Minority Issues will be convened on 28 and 29 November 2024 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 6/15 of 28 September 2007 and resolution 19/23 of 23 March 2012. This year, the theme of the UN Forum is the representation and self-representation of minorities in public spaces and discourses.

04⁰⁰_am

Meetings & Events

1st Meeting, Expert Consultation, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human rights

Expert Consultation on the practical application of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human rights (UNGPs) to the activities of technology companies

05⁰⁰_am

Agencies, Funds & Programmes

Inclusiveness in a digital economy: avatars, accessibility, and Artificial Intelligence

The pace at which the digital realm of the world economy is developing needs to be accompanied by appropriate measure to protect the labour rights of persons with disabilities and to promote their inclusion in the workforce. Further, the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and latest legislation like the European Accessibility Act offer opportunities for promoting inclusiveness. International Sign interpretation and live captioning in English, French, Spanish and Arabic are provided.

07³⁰_am

Agencies, Funds & Programmes

Unlocking neurodivergent talent: Neuro-inclusive companies

Neurodiversity refers to the idea that all humans have diverse cognitive profiles, neurological abilities and strengths and weaknesses, which should be recognised and respected. Businesses are increasingly recognising that neurodivergent persons can bring much needed talent and skills to workplaces if appropriate policies and procedures enable their full professional potential. International Sign interpretation and live captioning in English, French, Spanish and Arabic are provided.

08³⁰_am

Agencies, Funds & Programmes

Staying connected: Key global events on disability employment and business

Several global events on disability inclusion in business will be held in the 12 months after the ILO GBDN 11th global annual conference. This session will see presentations on the Harkin International Disability Employment Summit (December 2024, Washington D.C.), the Zero Project Conference (March 2025, Vienna), the third Global Disability Summit (April 2025, Berlin), and the SYNC25 Accountability Summit (December 2025, Tokyo).

09⁰⁰_am

Human Rights Treaty Bodies

3115th Meeting, 114th Session, Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD)

Consideration of Monaco

09⁰⁰_am

Human Rights Council

2nd Meeting - 17th Session of the Forum on Minority Issues

09⁰⁰_am

Meetings & Events

2nd Meeting, Expert Consultation, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human rights

Expert Consultation on the practical application of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human rights (UNGPs) to the activities of technology companies