Image of some of the recipients of the recognition plaque during the IDA side-event at the 12th COSP

In 2019, the International Disability Alliance celebrates its 20th year of existence. Recognising the progress that has been made to date in the advancement of the rights of persons with disabilities, IDA organised a side-event under the auspices of the 12th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the CRPD. 

Through the side-event, IDA took stock of its progress over the past 20 years, including its key achievements and highlights, while also recognising the shortcomings and the gaps in its work. The side-event also identified areas of further collaboration between the members of IDA and its partners and all relevant stakeholders, including donors and United Nations agencies.

Format of the side-event. The side-event recognised those leaders and individuals who have had an impact on the work of IDA over the past 20 years, through an award ceremony delivering plaques.

The individuals and organisations listed below received recognition plaques for their contributions made to the advancement of the rights of persons with disabilities

Colin Allen AM, President World Federation of the Deaf

Mr Colin Allen, the WFD President

Diane Richler, Previous Chair of the International Disability Alliance

Diane Richler, previous Chair of the International Disability Alliance

Liisa Kauppinen

Liisa Kauppinen, previous Chair of the International Disability Alliance

Catalina Devandas, Special Rapporteur for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Catalina Devandas, Special Rapporteur for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

United Kingdom Department for International Development

Penny Innes, United Kingdom Department for International Development

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland

Nina Nordström, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia

Mika Kontiainen Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia

Christian Blind Mission (CBM)

David Bainbridge, Christian Blind Mission (CBM)

International Disability and Development Consortium

International Disability and Development Consortium

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit

Cornelia Henriksson, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (BMZ), Germany

Rosangela Berman-Bieler

Rosangela Berman-Bieler, UNICEF

Sightsavers

Gertrude Fefoame, Sightsavers

The individuals and organisations listed below received certificates for their contributions made to the advancement of the rights of persons with disabilities