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Posted on 12 March 2010 by
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Categories: News and Notes
Posted on 11 March 2010 by
Founded in 1999, today is the 12th International Day of Dignity and Respect. On this day, people come together to share their own challenges and victories to overcome the stigma and discrimination associated with leprosy.
Categories: China, International Collaboration, Nepal, News and Notes, Nigeria
Posted on 4 March 2010 by
A resolution on mainstreaming disability in the development agenda was negotiated by governments during the 48th Session of the Commission for Social Development last month. This resolution is important because it is the first of its kind to address the inclusion of disability in new mechanisms.
Categories: International Collaboration, News and Notes
Posted on 2 March 2010 by
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Categories: Calendar of Meetings and Events
Posted on 1 March 2010 by
Individuals with disabilities are not explicitly mentioned in the Millennium Development Goals, although the World Bank reckons around 10% of the world’s population are living with a disability.