CBM Ireland is inviting practitioners and organisations promoting Development Education (DE) and or Global Citizenship Education (GCE) to training on Disability Inclusion in Global Citizenship Education.
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A 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.
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This World Humanitarian Day, August 19th, shines a light on the hundreds of thousands of volunteers, professionals, and crisis-affected people who deliver urgent health care, shelter, food, protection, water, and much more.
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A lack of rain across parts of East Africa has led to crop failures, drought and widespread food shortages. This is the worst it has been in more than 40 years. People with disabilities are among those who are most at danger as a result of the severe food and water shortages that are affecting families. Many families must choose between food, drinking water, and medicine.
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Every year in July, governments and civil society get together for the High-Level Political Forum to discuss how the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have been implemented so far and to determine where more work needs to be done.
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On Saturday, June 11, 2022, CBM Global, the International Disability Alliance, the Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism, and Mc Gill University organised a side event during the SB56 Climate Conference in Bonn.
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Today, we launch an important video on the inclusion of persons with disabilities in humanitarian action in 10 languages, including international sign language and Ukrainian.
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A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that normally affects vision. It is the most common cause of blindness and visual impairment often related to ageing. Some children are born with the condition, but it can also happen after an eye injury, or because of inflammation or other diseases, such as glaucoma and diabetes, which can cause cataracts to form.
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Since 1993, the 22nd of March has been designated as World Water Day in recognition of the critical role that freshwater plays in human life. The 2.2 billion people who do not have access to safe water are the focus of World Water Day, which celebrates water and raises awareness of the issue.
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CBM Ireland is deeply concerned by the war on Ukraine, the tragic loss of life and human suffering that it is already causing, and the wider impact it may have on the global economy, further affecting the most vulnerable and at-risk communities in the poorest countries of the world.
Read MoreInternational Women's Day (IWD), which is observed on March 8th every year, is one of the most important days of the year for celebrating women's achievements and raising awareness about women's equality worldwide. It serves as a focal point for the women's rights movement, drawing attention to topics such as gender equality, reproductive rights, as well as violence and abuse against women and girls.
Read MoreThe Global Disability Summit with its vision of promoting equality is a timely reminder that meaningful engagement of persons with disabilities through their representative organisations is not an optional extra but a prerequisite to ensuring an inclusive world.
Read MoreThe 2022 Global Disability Summit is hosted by the International Disability Alliance (IDA), the Government of Norway and the Government of Ghana. It will take place on 16th and 17th February 2022.
Read MoreVIVID-T is a two-year project, ending in December 2021, with the aim of creating a community of practice among EU organisations working towards disability inclusion in humanitarian action and volunteering
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The Dochas Humanitarian Action Working Group and the IASC Disability Reference Group recently hosted the Irish launch of IASC guidelines on inclusions of persons with disabilities in humanitarian action, writes Adheena Joshy.
Read MoreCOVID-19 has highlighted the importance and advantages of online volunteering to people and not-for-profit organisations, including increased opportunities for persons with disabilities and connecting vast numbers of people worldwide
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The southern regions of Madagascar have been affected by the most severe drought since 1981. In response, CBM and partners are joining forces to provide urgent help to affected families, particularly to households of people with disabilities.
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Over the last two years, Electric Aid has generously supported Bridge the Gap, our disability inclusion programme in Ethiopia, providing a total of 83,058 Euros.
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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.
Read MoreCBM Ireland is proud to commemorate World Humanitarian Day on August 19th. This day honours all health and aid workers who strive to deliver protection and life-saving support to those in need. CBM workers are dedicated to helping people affected by the double-disadvantage of poverty and disability. They are driven by a belief that no one should be left behind and that the most vulnerable must be included in disaster relief work and long-term development.
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