Posts tagged UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Four key actions the Irish government can take to strengthen disability rights during its Security Council tenure
Four key actions the Irish government can take to strengthen disability rights during its Security Council tenure

On February 17th 2021, Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs hosts its annual Civil Society Forum - Protecting human rights in conflict and the role of the UN Security Council. This year, the Civil Society Forum provides an opportunity for NGOs to dialogue with Irish officials on the contributions the Irish Government can make during its Security Council tenure to shape a better world, one that respects human rights, upholds the dignity and safety of all people and promotes a just world including persons with disabilities.

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Mary KeoghUN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Disability is not a niche
Disability is not a niche

On Tuesday 27 June, the Dóchas Disability and International Development Working Group presented at a meeting in Leinster House organised by the Irish branch of the European Parliamentarians with Africa (AWEPA). We discussed global issues of importance for disability inclusive development such as the need for disaggregated data on disability.

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Mary KeoghCBM Irelanddisability, international development, Dóchas, AWEPA, UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Africa, Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs