Roundtable on Disability-Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction Revisiting Hyogo Framework of Action 20, November 2012, Bangkok Co-hosted by: Assistive Technology Development Organization (ATDO) DAISY CONSORTIUM DAISY Thailand in collaboration with Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD) During my participation in the WBU General Assembly in Bangkok, I was invited by ATDO to participate in this … Read more
General activities
IDA Disability Rights Bulletin
The Disability Rights Bulletin is a regular bulletin produced by IDA and intended for experts advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities, in particular within the Geneva-based global human rights machinery. If you want to receive the Disability Rights Bulletin, please send an email to: ccampos@ida-secretariat.org detailing in the subject “Subscription to the Disability … Read more
Vote For The Priority Of Blind/Partialy Sighted Persons
Greetings from WBU! Could I kindly draw your attention towards “My World” UN global survey to select one of the priorities and vote for it which will bring significant changes in the lives of Blind/Partially sighted persons of the world. Kindly vote and draw the attention of UN and world leaders towards the issues … Read more
Bridging the Indigenous Peoples and Disability Rights Movements
Myrna Cunningham, immediate former Chairperson of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII), has agreed to join the Disability Rights Fund’s (DRF’s) Global Advisory Panel as a “Bridge Builder” advisor<!–[if !supportFootnotes]–>[1]<!–[endif]–>. Ms. Myrna Cunningham is an Indigenous Miskita woman from the community of Waspam, Nicaragua. She has extensive experience on the rights … Read more
New OHCR Practical Guide For Civil Society
Civil Society Section is pleased to introduce a new Practical Guide for Civil Society: Human Rights Funds, Grants and Fellowships. This Practical Guide – the fourth in the series of practical guides for civil society – provides a brief description of funding sources, grants and fellowships administered by or with the participation of the … Read more
Extension Of WBU Advocacy Project
I am very pleased to inform you that our Advocacy Project, funded by CBM, has been extended for 2013. CBM has been very pleased with the work that Victor Cordeiro has been able to achieve on our behalf and our overall progress in advancing our advocacy work. My sincere thanks to AICB for their … Read more
Kindly Share Your Experience
WBU is in the process of collecting stories, anecdotes and case studies of changes which have taken place either at the national or at the regional/local level administration or in the policies of corporate/civil society agencies with regard to increased access for enjoyment of rights and fundamental freedoms by Blind/Partially sighted persons as a result … Read more
CALL FOR JOB APPLICATIONS BY ABILIS FOUNDATION
Abilis Foundation is looking for a person with a disability that has a bright attitude to life and a sound experience in support activities for persons with disabilities to act as a regional coordinator for Abilis Foundation in the Mekong countries. ” Vacant position: Regional Coordinator ” Location, Country: Bangkok, Thailand ” Expected Starting Date: … Read more
Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability and Diversity
Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability and Diversity “Being in Community” April 29 & 30, 2013 • Honolulu, HI: Hawai‘i Convention Center Call for Proposals Extended until January 18th, 2013 www.pacrim.hawaii.edu Please submit a proposal to one of the most diverse gatherings in the world. Be a part of the change in the … Read more
Disability At A Glance 2012
The publication titled “Disability at a Glance 2012: Strengthening the evidence base in Asia and the Pacific” is available at <http://www.unescap.org/sdd/publications/DG2012/SDD-Disability-Glance-2012.p df >. This fourth edition stresses the urgent need to work towards a greater common understanding of disability, related data and data collection practices.