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IDA Press Release: Opening of the Conference "The Post-2015 Development Agenda and the UN CRPD in Africa", 6 March 2014
Nairobi, Kenya, 6 March 2014 – A conference hosted by the International Disability Alliance (IDA) to deepen dialogue between national, regional and global organisations of persons with disabilities (DPOs) began in Nairobi, Kenya today. The three-day event aims to strengthen advocacy amongst DPOs in order to promote inclusive development in the future global development framework.
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IDA Information Note: 25th Session Human Rights Council, 3-28 March 2014
On 3 March 2014, the Human Rights Council will open its 25th regular session (3-28 March 2014) in which the Council will adopt a resolution on the right of persons with disabilities to education.
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IDA Press Release: IDA Condemns the Use of Force by Indian Police against PWDs
The International Disability Alliance (IDA) strongly condemns the use of force by Indian police against a peaceful protest of persons with disabilities on 27 February 2014. The demonstration, occurring outside the All-India Congress Committee Headquarters in New Delhi, was organized to express opposition to an ordinance for a Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill.
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January Issue of the IDA Disability Rights Bulletin is Out
Please click the links below to have access the January Issue of the IDA Disability Rights Bulletin: PDF version or
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IDA Press Release: 8th Session of the UN Open Working Group on Sustainable Development Goals
New York, 6 February 2014 – International Disability Alliance (IDA) chair Mr. Yannis Vardakastanis addressed United Nations (UN) Member States, UN agencies and civil society at the UN Headquarters in New York today, calling for a post-2015 sustainable development agenda that is inclusive of persons with disabilities.