World Health Day falls on April 7th ‘My Health, My Right’ was chosen as the theme, it is said, ‘to champion the right of everyone, everywhere to have access to quality health services, education, and information, as well as safe drinking water, clean air, good nutrition, quality housing, decent working and environmental conditions, and freedom from discrimination.’
Read MoreOn this World Down Syndrome Day, we want to ‘End the Stereotypes’ that people with Down Syndrome face.
Read MoreOn March 8th we celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD). IWD gives us an opportunity to both celebrate the achievements of women thus far, and to advocate for the implementation of even more progressive changes for women all over the world. The theme of this year is ‘Invest in Women’.
Read MoreOn Wednesday 24th January this year, the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters launched its report, Towards harmonisation of national legislation with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The findings are stark. It is as if the government has forgotten to continue work on disability inclusion in Ireland once the administrative process of ratification was completed.
Read MoreThe first week in February is World Interfaith Harmony Week. Embedded within that week is the International Day for Human Fraternity on the 4th of February.
Read MoreThe sixth International Day of Education will be celebrated on 24th January 2024 under the theme “learning for lasting peace”
Read MoreBraille is 200 years old this year and January 4th is World Braille Day. First recognised as an official ‘international day’ in 2018 by the United Nations General Assembly.
Read MoreDecember 3rd every year marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The theme of the 2023 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is: "United in action to rescue and achieve the SDGs for, with and by persons with disabilities".
Read MoreCBM Ireland is working to support people with disabilities across the developing world. We work in countries that are riven with conflict. We see economic development taking a step back in many of the places we work in
Read MoreSunday 19thth November, is International Men’s Day. This year’s theme is ‘Zero male suicide’ whereby men and boys are supported to understand and cope with mental health challenges. One of these challenges is mental health and suicide and it needs to be talked about more.
Read MoreOn 11th October, CBM (Christian Blind Mission) Ireland had the privilege of being invited to speak at the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Disability Matters. The committee's focus was on 'International co-operation: UNCRPD and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.' We were incredibly honored to receive this invitation, as it provided a valuable platform to address an issue that lies at the very heart of CBM Ireland's mission.
Read MoreCBM Ireland joins in supporting Dóchas members on calling on the Government to help tackle the triple crises of conflict, climate and hunger.
Read MoreCBM Ireland is delighted to announce the appointment of Dualta Roughneen as its Chief Executive Officer.
Read MoreCBM statement at the 16th Conference of State Parties (COSP) to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) General Assembly on Wednesday, 14 June 2022
Read MoreDóchas, the Irish network of international development and humanitarian NGOs, has today launched its pre-budget submission urging the Irish government to tackle the critical issues of conflict, climate change and hunger, which is devastating communities worldwide.
Read MoreCBM are delighted to announce we will be attending the Galway Garden Festival again this year at Claregalway Castle.
Read MoreFaith’s story: The importance of quality maternal healthcare to #EndFistula
Read MoreThe 24th of January marks the United Nations International Day of Education in celebration of the role of education for peace and development.
Read MoreA devastating climate change-induced drought is affecting a major part of Kenya – one of the countries in the Horn of Africa. The global COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath had worsened the situation.
Read MoreOpen Letter and Policy Recommendations to United Nations’ Member States on the global hunger crisis
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