December 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.
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Open Letter and Policy Recommendations to United Nations’ Member States on the global hunger crisis
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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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