They are gathering at the largest global disability rights-focused meeting, called the 17th Conference of the States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, or COSP17, which takes place from June 11 to 13.
Their aim is to ensure that countries keep their promise to ensure equality for all.
AI comes to war zones: Here’s what’s on the agenda
UN member states and NGOs have the right to present report cards on challenges and success stories, and to suggest new ways to remove remaining barriers so that people with disabilities can fully enjoy all rights.
Since the adoption of the Convention in 2008, COSP has convened annually to monitor implementation of the landmark treaty signed by 191 United Nations Member States.
this year agenda includes three roundtable discussions on current issues that will be included in the Future Summit in September. They focus on international cooperation on humanitarian emergencies, decent work , sustainable livelihoods and technological innovation for an inclusive future.
Participants in a UNDP-supported innovation program in Egypt to empower people with disabilities to use technology. (document)
Digital conversion
Artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools can scan websites, mobile apps, and other digital content to identify accessibility issues and provide remediation recommendations, helping Developers and content creators ensure that their products are accessible to people with disabilities from the design stage to the upgrade technology.
And that’s just AI. “The potential for digital transformation for people with disabilities is well known and widespread,” said manager Heba Hagrass. Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities.
That potential for innovation includes the availability of assistive devices, inclusive education and access to employment, health care, personalized support systems, and information and communication tools. pine.
“Digital transformation can be harnessed to help realize the paradigm shift brought about by the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, restoring people’s voice, control and choice,” she said. with disabilities as active members of their communities”.
COSP17 will Focus on effort to promote technological innovation and transfer towards social inclusion and disability empowerment from the classroom to the workplace.
Take a look at some of the innovations at the recent AI for Global Good Summit:
Build a comprehensive job market
Entering the job market can be a huge challenge.
80% of the world’s disabled people live in developing countries and the right to decent work and sustainable livelihoods is clearly recognized in the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and key development instruments internationally agreed as the Convention Agenda 2030 for sustainable development.
Currently, the global report on employment shows mixed progress. While there are new laws and national disability and business networks in countries such as Argentina, Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda and Uruguay, more needs to be done.
That’s why COSP17 is set to offer many solutions builds on tried and tested efforts to see more people with disabilities contribute to their families, societies and development efforts in countries around the world.
Nicole Mesén Sojo, a city councilor in San José, Costa Rica, who was born with osteogenesis imperfecta, is an advocate for disability rights. (document)
humanitarian emergency
What happens when you can’t hear bombs in a war zone or can’t move your wheelchair to evacuate from a flood?
In risk and humanitarian emergencies, such as armed conflicts, natural and climate-induced disasters, and health emergencies, people with disabilities are often marginalized when making decisions. plan for preparedness, response, and recovery efforts.
There are actually more than a dozen Eastern Human Rights Association-appointed experts gave a general warning declare about the current crisis in Gaza that “people with disabilities are at higher risk of infectious diseases, malnutrition and death, all of which are increasingly likely to occur as civilian infrastructure of Gaza collapse.”
COSP17 will focus on new innovation efforts at work, and the challenges and solutions, from climate-related disasters to conflict, can move the Future Summit toward more inclusive societies.
Hanaa, 8 years old, paralyzed by an exploding bomb and losing the use of her legs, sits in a wheelchair near her home in the city of East Aleppo, Syria. (document)
Making History at COSP17: Live Blog Takeover
First time UN News A live blog takeover by a guest editor will take place on June 11 when people from around the world gather at the United Nations Headquarters for the largest global meeting on photo issues. affects people with disabilities.
Covering the opening session of COSP17, the live page will be hosted by guest editor Nick Herd, an activist, actor, talk show host and COSP17 delegate from L’ Arche Canada, an organization NGO located in a network of 160 communities in 37 countries. mentally disabled people.
From being a delegate at COSP16 to taking over UN Newslive blogging at this year’s COSP17, the Down syndrome advocate will offer invaluable insights into the ongoing dialogue around disability rights and inclusive communities. He will also interview delegates and change-makers from around the world to find the best ways to increase inclusivity in technology, jobs and aid efforts during war and climate disasters. His mission is to amplify voices and drive change.
The blog will go live at 8 a.m. on June 11. Follow UN news Thisand follow the hashtag #COSP17 on social networks.
