Disability and inclusion Archives | Page 9 of 22

A woman standing by a brick wall holds a sign reading #EqualUN.

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Five women have been elected to the UN CRPD committee, answering Sightsavers’ Equal World campaign call for more diversity and gender equality.

December 2020

The main debating chamber at the United Nations.

Blogs / Disability and inclusion /

An important election is taking place later in November that will have huge implications for the rights of people with disabilities across the world.

Ross Gilligan, November 2020

Stories / Disability and inclusion /

Meet the teams that Sightsavers partners with around the world to help them foster more disability inclusive workplaces.

Blogs / Disability and inclusion /

It is important to ensure gender balance and equity to ensure that women have the right to a voice.

Sif Holst, November 2020

Eufémia Amela smiles and holds a sign saying #EqualUN.

Blogs / Disability and inclusion /

Eufémia Amela is Mozambique’s nominee for the UN disability committee: she has a physical disability after being affected by polio as a child. Hear her story and learn why she’s fighting for equality.

Eufémia Amela, November 2020

Teach Hassanatu helps pupils in the classroom.

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The report highlights the progress made since the strategy was published and shows the key lessons that have been learnt during that time.

November 2020

A painting of a woman in a hijab with peace symbols in the background.

News / Disability and inclusion /

Although unable to celebrate in person, the entries for the Junior Painter of the Year awards for 2019/2020 were remarkable.

November 2020

Disability and inclusion / Reports /

The paper aims to bring the voices of women with disabilities to the fore. It details how supporting women with disabilities to know their rights has helped them to stand up for themselves, gain independence and support others.

A man sitting in a chair, holding a white cane.

Blogs / Disability and inclusion /

"Had my white cane given me COVID-19? I began resenting it, but it was not possible to do away with it. The more ill I became, the more I needed it."

Sightsavers, October 2020

A group of women hold hands in a large circle.

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Sightsavers' innovative campaign app allowed staff in programme countries to collect petition signatures from people living in areas without internet coverage.

October 2020

We protect sight, fight disease and make sure everyone can claim their rights.

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Disability and inclusion

UN disability committee achieves historic gender parity milestone

How does the UN disability committee election work?

The businesses embracing disability inclusion

“Gender and background make a huge difference in how we experience disability”

“Representation means speaking for ourselves”

FCDO publishes progress report on disability inclusion

Junior Painter award winners unveiled

Rising Voices: Mainstreaming women with disabilities in India-EU international cooperation

The white cane: from my adversary to my ally

Sightsavers' Equal World campaign wins Third Sector award

Protecting sight, fighting disease and promoting equality for all