Organised by the Government of Antigua and Barbuda, Commonwealth Secretariat, and Commonwealth Disabled Peoples’ Forum.
The overarching objectives of the Symposium are to:
- Raise awareness about the Commonwealth Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP), highlight its importance to the Commonwealth, and advance its implementation.
- Deepen understanding of the relationship between the DIAP and United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD);
- Share experiences, expertise and good practices on promoting and protecting disabled people’s rights;
- Enhance collaboration between governments and disable people’s organisations; and
- Advocate for disabled people’s rights across the Commonwealth.
Following a high-level opening, the Symposium will include three key sessions:
- Legal and policy frameworks;
- Good practices in reasonable accommodations with a focus on education, employment and political processes, climate change, sport and leisure
- Parallel sessions on:
- Practical Perspectives of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on effective UNCRPD;
- Disabled youth leaders: employment and skills development; combatting stigma and discrimination
The event will close with a plenary considering the way forward for the Commonwealth Disability Inclusion Action Plan.
A reception will follow the Symposium.
All persons interested in attending the symposium are required to register for CHOGM accreditation at the following website: Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
Venue
John E St Luce Finance and Conference Centre, St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda
Contacts and registration
1. Richard Rieser, General Secretary, Commonwealth Disabled Peoples Forum, [email protected]
2. Justin Pettit, Acting Head and Adviser, Human Rights Unit, Commonwealth Secretariat, [email protected]
3. Elizabeth Macharia, Acting Head and Adviser, Rule of Law Section, Commonwealth Secretariat, [email protected]
Register for the event:
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