Today marks the start of the UN Conference on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities - #COSP18.
Sweden stand firmly for a world where persons with disabilities enjoy full inclusion, participation, and equal rights.
Sweden stand firmly for a world where persons with disabilities enjoy full inclusion, participation, and equal rights.
June 10, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Today marks the start of the UN Conference on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities - #COSP18.
Sweden stand firmly for a world where persons with disabilities enjoy full inclusion, participation, and equal rights.
Sweden stand firmly for a world where persons with disabilities enjoy full inclusion, participation, and equal rights.
Ensimmäinen päivä takana YK-konferenssia. Kynnyksen Mika Välimaa piti puheenvuoron kansalaisjärjestöjen Civil Society Forumissa: social.desa.un.org/sites/defaul...
#Kynnysry #Vammaisfoorumi
#Cosp18 #DisabilityRights #HumanRights
#Kynnysry #Vammaisfoorumi
#Cosp18 #DisabilityRights #HumanRights
June 10, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Ensimmäinen päivä takana YK-konferenssia. Kynnyksen Mika Välimaa piti puheenvuoron kansalaisjärjestöjen Civil Society Forumissa: social.desa.un.org/sites/defaul...
#Kynnysry #Vammaisfoorumi
#Cosp18 #DisabilityRights #HumanRights
#Kynnysry #Vammaisfoorumi
#Cosp18 #DisabilityRights #HumanRights
Estamos en Naciones Unidas exportando la agenda de España🇪🇦 en materia de Derechos Humanos y Discapacidad
Defendiendo la #ConvenciónDiscapacidad como marco jurídico y político para construir Estados Inclusivos que respeten la diversidad humana.
#COSP18
Defendiendo la #ConvenciónDiscapacidad como marco jurídico y político para construir Estados Inclusivos que respeten la diversidad humana.
#COSP18
June 11, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Estamos en Naciones Unidas exportando la agenda de España🇪🇦 en materia de Derechos Humanos y Discapacidad
Defendiendo la #ConvenciónDiscapacidad como marco jurídico y político para construir Estados Inclusivos que respeten la diversidad humana.
#COSP18
Defendiendo la #ConvenciónDiscapacidad como marco jurídico y político para construir Estados Inclusivos que respeten la diversidad humana.
#COSP18
Our CEO Krista Carr just delivered powerful remarks at #COSP18 Civil Society Forum, calling out how discrimination against people with intellectual disabilities is disguised as progress in Canada.
Watch her full speech here: youtu.be/Ll1yr_0RPPU
#EveryoneIncluded #CSFCRPD 🧵
Watch her full speech here: youtu.be/Ll1yr_0RPPU
#EveryoneIncluded #CSFCRPD 🧵
Inclusion Canada CEO speaks at the United Nations
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June 9, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Our CEO Krista Carr just delivered powerful remarks at #COSP18 Civil Society Forum, calling out how discrimination against people with intellectual disabilities is disguised as progress in Canada.
Watch her full speech here: youtu.be/Ll1yr_0RPPU
#EveryoneIncluded #CSFCRPD 🧵
Watch her full speech here: youtu.be/Ll1yr_0RPPU
#EveryoneIncluded #CSFCRPD 🧵
5/5 "Civil society, we are called to be human rights defenders. We have a responsibility to do so even if it isn't popular."
Thank you Krista for your courageous leadership.
Together, we'll keep fighting for real inclusion.
#EveryoneIncluded #CSFCRPD #COSP18
Thank you Krista for your courageous leadership.
Together, we'll keep fighting for real inclusion.
#EveryoneIncluded #CSFCRPD #COSP18
June 9, 2025 at 4:44 PM
5/5 "Civil society, we are called to be human rights defenders. We have a responsibility to do so even if it isn't popular."
Thank you Krista for your courageous leadership.
Together, we'll keep fighting for real inclusion.
#EveryoneIncluded #CSFCRPD #COSP18
Thank you Krista for your courageous leadership.
Together, we'll keep fighting for real inclusion.
#EveryoneIncluded #CSFCRPD #COSP18
4/5 The hardest truth: In Canada, only people with disabilities are eligible for assisted suicide when death isn't reasonably foreseeable.
The CRPD Committee has instructed Canada to terminate this practice.
#DisabilityRights #COSP18
The CRPD Committee has instructed Canada to terminate this practice.
#DisabilityRights #COSP18
June 9, 2025 at 4:44 PM
4/5 The hardest truth: In Canada, only people with disabilities are eligible for assisted suicide when death isn't reasonably foreseeable.
The CRPD Committee has instructed Canada to terminate this practice.
#DisabilityRights #COSP18
The CRPD Committee has instructed Canada to terminate this practice.
#DisabilityRights #COSP18
2/5 "Students with intellectual disabilities are segregated, away from their peers, in rooms purportedly designed to meet their needs... Is this inclusion? No."
Real inclusive education means full and equal participation.
#COSP18 #EveryoneIncluded
Real inclusive education means full and equal participation.
#COSP18 #EveryoneIncluded
June 9, 2025 at 4:44 PM
2/5 "Students with intellectual disabilities are segregated, away from their peers, in rooms purportedly designed to meet their needs... Is this inclusion? No."
Real inclusive education means full and equal participation.
#COSP18 #EveryoneIncluded
Real inclusive education means full and equal participation.
#COSP18 #EveryoneIncluded
Join us for our COSP18 official side event about Indigenous and Disability Rights in a Changing Climate.
COSP18 | Indigenous and Disability Rights & Inclusion in a Changing Climate
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June 10, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Join us for our COSP18 official side event about Indigenous and Disability Rights in a Changing Climate.
Kynnyksen juristi bloggaa COSP18 -konferenssista.
"Puheenvuorossa totesin tekoälyn, sen nopean kehityksen ja valtavan potentiaalin asettavan haasteita YK:n vammaissopimuksen soveltamiselle ja tulkinnalle. Vammaissopimus ei itsessään ehkä huomioi riittävästi tekoälyä [...]."
"Puheenvuorossa totesin tekoälyn, sen nopean kehityksen ja valtavan potentiaalin asettavan haasteita YK:n vammaissopimuksen soveltamiselle ja tulkinnalle. Vammaissopimus ei itsessään ehkä huomioi riittävästi tekoälyä [...]."
COSP18 -konferenssin antia - Vammaisfoorumi ry
Osallistuin Vammaisfoorumin edustajana kesäkuussa New Yorkissa järjestettyyn YK:n vammaissopimuksen osapuolten konferenssiin eli COSP:iin. Tänä vuonna järjestettiin COSP:n 18. istunto. Sen yleisteeman...
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September 4, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Kynnyksen juristi bloggaa COSP18 -konferenssista.
"Puheenvuorossa totesin tekoälyn, sen nopean kehityksen ja valtavan potentiaalin asettavan haasteita YK:n vammaissopimuksen soveltamiselle ja tulkinnalle. Vammaissopimus ei itsessään ehkä huomioi riittävästi tekoälyä [...]."
"Puheenvuorossa totesin tekoälyn, sen nopean kehityksen ja valtavan potentiaalin asettavan haasteita YK:n vammaissopimuksen soveltamiselle ja tulkinnalle. Vammaissopimus ei itsessään ehkä huomioi riittävästi tekoälyä [...]."
Just minutes ago at #COSP18, our CEO, Krista Carr, took the floor at the UN General Assembly and delivered an incredibly powerful message. 🎤
She spoke directly to *all* countries, including Canada's delegation.
This wasn't just a speech; it was a stand.
Watch here: youtu.be/VilxLJew9nU
She spoke directly to *all* countries, including Canada's delegation.
This wasn't just a speech; it was a stand.
Watch here: youtu.be/VilxLJew9nU
Inclusion Canada CEO speaks to UN General Assembly
YouTube video by Inclusion Canada
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June 12, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Just minutes ago at #COSP18, our CEO, Krista Carr, took the floor at the UN General Assembly and delivered an incredibly powerful message. 🎤
She spoke directly to *all* countries, including Canada's delegation.
This wasn't just a speech; it was a stand.
Watch here: youtu.be/VilxLJew9nU
She spoke directly to *all* countries, including Canada's delegation.
This wasn't just a speech; it was a stand.
Watch here: youtu.be/VilxLJew9nU
The delegation of 🇭🇷 at #Cosp18 CRPD, led by State Secretary Marija Pletikosa from @mrms_RH, is honoured to reconfirm its commitment to #CRPD. Raising awareness, 🇭🇷 with @WFDeafBlind, and a group of countries, is promoting the initiative for an International Day of Deafblindness!
June 10, 2025 at 8:13 PM
📅 #COSP18 takes place from 10-12 June 2025
📚Theme: “Enhancing public awareness of the rights and contributions of persons with disabilities for social development leading up to the World Social Summit”.
More here👉https://mailchi.mp/b2561c2d2a77/disability-participation-news-hub-newsletter-6745169
📚Theme: “Enhancing public awareness of the rights and contributions of persons with disabilities for social development leading up to the World Social Summit”.
More here👉https://mailchi.mp/b2561c2d2a77/disability-participation-news-hub-newsletter-6745169
March 5, 2025 at 8:15 PM
📅 #COSP18 takes place from 10-12 June 2025
📚Theme: “Enhancing public awareness of the rights and contributions of persons with disabilities for social development leading up to the World Social Summit”.
More here👉https://mailchi.mp/b2561c2d2a77/disability-participation-news-hub-newsletter-6745169
📚Theme: “Enhancing public awareness of the rights and contributions of persons with disabilities for social development leading up to the World Social Summit”.
More here👉https://mailchi.mp/b2561c2d2a77/disability-participation-news-hub-newsletter-6745169
Next week, CEO Sophie Cusworth and members of the WWDA team will be attending the 19th Conference of State Parties (COSP19) to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities! Here's our CEO's address from COSP18 ⬇
We’ll be sharing updates throughout #COSP19 - watch this space for more.
We’ll be sharing updates throughout #COSP19 - watch this space for more.
June 3, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Next week, CEO Sophie Cusworth and members of the WWDA team will be attending the 19th Conference of State Parties (COSP19) to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities! Here's our CEO's address from COSP18 ⬇
We’ll be sharing updates throughout #COSP19 - watch this space for more.
We’ll be sharing updates throughout #COSP19 - watch this space for more.
Stigma denies millions of people with disabilities their basic human rights.
A new report from #InclusiveFutures, funded by #UKAid, shares 4 proven, practical lessons to challenge disability stigma and discrimination: https://bit.ly/3FK3chh #COSP18 @sightsavers.bsky.social
A new report from #InclusiveFutures, funded by #UKAid, shares 4 proven, practical lessons to challenge disability stigma and discrimination: https://bit.ly/3FK3chh #COSP18 @sightsavers.bsky.social
June 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Stigma denies millions of people with disabilities their basic human rights.
A new report from #InclusiveFutures, funded by #UKAid, shares 4 proven, practical lessons to challenge disability stigma and discrimination: https://bit.ly/3FK3chh #COSP18 @sightsavers.bsky.social
A new report from #InclusiveFutures, funded by #UKAid, shares 4 proven, practical lessons to challenge disability stigma and discrimination: https://bit.ly/3FK3chh #COSP18 @sightsavers.bsky.social
Jutta Treviranus and other experts offer strategic insights and concrete solutions to ensure that AI-driven employment processes remove barriers rather than create new ones at the UN's Artificial Intelligence for Inclusion conference. Watch the video: buff.ly/nIm4imk
#AI #accessibility #AIFairness
#AI #accessibility #AIFairness
Artificial Intelligence for Inclusion: Strengthening Workforce Participation for Persons with Disabilities (CRPD-COSP18 Side Event)
The discussion will identify the opportunities and challenges AI presents for workforce inclusion and provide insights into international best practices and opportunities for global collaboration on…
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June 18, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Jutta Treviranus and other experts offer strategic insights and concrete solutions to ensure that AI-driven employment processes remove barriers rather than create new ones at the UN's Artificial Intelligence for Inclusion conference. Watch the video: buff.ly/nIm4imk
#AI #accessibility #AIFairness
#AI #accessibility #AIFairness
Just back from presenting at the UN conference on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
We shared our work on inclusive AI co-produced with people with learning disabilities.
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#COSP18 #COSP #GlobalGoals #EveryoneIncluded #LearningDisability #Inclusion #Disability
We shared our work on inclusive AI co-produced with people with learning disabilities.
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#COSP18 #COSP #GlobalGoals #EveryoneIncluded #LearningDisability #Inclusion #Disability
June 12, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Just back from presenting at the UN conference on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
We shared our work on inclusive AI co-produced with people with learning disabilities.
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#COSP18 #COSP #GlobalGoals #EveryoneIncluded #LearningDisability #Inclusion #Disability
We shared our work on inclusive AI co-produced with people with learning disabilities.
photosymbols.com/blogs/news
#COSP18 #COSP #GlobalGoals #EveryoneIncluded #LearningDisability #Inclusion #Disability
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Lisää #Cosp18 -matkaraporttia Petra Rantamäeltä ja Kynnyksen Mika Välimaalta.
Lisää #Cosp18 -matkaraporttia Petra Rantamäeltä ja Kynnyksen Mika Välimaalta.
COSP-matkaraportin toinen osa - yhdessä Kynnyksen Mika Välimaa kanssa. | Petra Rantamäki
COSP-matkaraportin toinen osa - yhdessä Kynnyksen Mika Välimaa kanssa.
Tiistaina Suomen puheenvuoron piti alivaltiosihteeri Pekka Puustinen Ulkoministeriöstä. Puheenvuorossa korostui vammaisuus osana...
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Lisää #Cosp18 -matkaraporttia Petra Rantamäeltä ja Kynnyksen Mika Välimaalta.
Lisää #Cosp18 -matkaraporttia Petra Rantamäeltä ja Kynnyksen Mika Välimaalta.
Full, unhindered access to legal proceedings is essential to recognize the effective equality of every person.
At #COSP18 side-event on Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities, real-life experiences & experts underlined the urgent need to put Art.13 #CRPD into practice.
At #COSP18 side-event on Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities, real-life experiences & experts underlined the urgent need to put Art.13 #CRPD into practice.
June 9, 2025 at 9:59 PM
🇭🇷 thanks all those who participated in our #Cosp18 CRPD side event yesterday with @IDA_CRPD_Forum and @WFDeafBlind on the International Day of Deafblindness! We appreciate the support of the @UN SR on rights of persons with disabilities Ms Heba Hagrass and of our cosponsors 🇹🇿🇯🇴
June 13, 2025 at 6:04 PM
🇭🇷 thanks all those who participated in our #Cosp18 CRPD side event yesterday with @IDA_CRPD_Forum and @WFDeafBlind on the International Day of Deafblindness! We appreciate the support of the @UN SR on rights of persons with disabilities Ms Heba Hagrass and of our cosponsors 🇹🇿🇯🇴
Luke Nelson did an incredible job addressing the world during the General Debate at #COSP18 this week! He spoke about how AI impacts people with intellectual disability. "Most AI systems are not designed for people with intellectual disability in mind. This can cause harm. It’s about human rights".
June 13, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Luke Nelson did an incredible job addressing the world during the General Debate at #COSP18 this week! He spoke about how AI impacts people with intellectual disability. "Most AI systems are not designed for people with intellectual disability in mind. This can cause harm. It’s about human rights".
An early morning post after an early start at a #COSP18 side event
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#slp #inclusion #PWD
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#slp #inclusion #PWD
A reflection on an international conversaton
Very early this morning (11 June 2025) I logged into this years Conference of the States Parties (COSP 18) on the United Nations…
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June 10, 2025 at 10:45 PM
An early morning post after an early start at a #COSP18 side event
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#slp #inclusion #PWD
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#slp #inclusion #PWD
Did you catch Jutta Treviranus at the UN? She shared how AI can help more persons with disabilities thrive at work.
Get inspired and watch the panel replay! webtv.un.org/en/asset/k16...
#AI #Inclusion #GlobalImpact
Get inspired and watch the panel replay! webtv.un.org/en/asset/k16...
#AI #Inclusion #GlobalImpact
Artificial Intelligence for Inclusion: Strengthening Workforce Participation for Persons with Disabilities (CRPD-COSP18 Side Event)
The discussion will identify the opportunities and challenges AI presents for workforce inclusion and provide insights into international best practices and opportunities for global collaboration on A...
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August 28, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Did you catch Jutta Treviranus at the UN? She shared how AI can help more persons with disabilities thrive at work.
Get inspired and watch the panel replay! webtv.un.org/en/asset/k16...
#AI #Inclusion #GlobalImpact
Get inspired and watch the panel replay! webtv.un.org/en/asset/k16...
#AI #Inclusion #GlobalImpact