'The preconditions for disability inclusion are very important when looking at meaningful participation e.g accessibility of digital platforms,  reasonable accommodations etc are key to ensure no one is left behind.' Sandranyawira #2024UNCSC #WeCommit UN DGC Civil Society Unit

✨Local and regional governments are committed to ensuring that the UN Charter truly represents 'We The People'. We are thrilled to join the UN Civil Society Conference - a once-in-a-generation opportunity to make the multilateral system inclusive & fit for purpose
#Listen2Cities

It's official!

Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan🇦🇿, will host the 13th session of the World Urban Forum ( #WUF13 ) in 2026.

World Urban Forum, the premier global conference on urbanization held every 2 years, brings together diverse participants, from ministers to grassroots groups.

““We are in an adaptation emergency and our vulnerable populations are suffering. The world must act and take steps to close the adaptation gap with quality financing so that Africans do not get left behind.” via ⁦The Guardian⁩ theguardian.com/environment/20…

Malaysia has a lot of better practices to share with the world!!and has a lot to learn from other countries too!!!

Join us soon at @ #COP28

The importance of disability inclusion for effective climate action is being more widely recognised. This #COP28 statement from the UNDRR Sendai SEM is an example preventionweb.net/media/91966/do…

With the worsening climate change, leaders should listen and be guided by people with #disabilities and all those who have least contributed yet are most impacted by the single greatest threat to humanity. Human Rights Watch says at #COP28
My colleague Jonas Bull

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When localization is seen as vehicle to address the accessibility crisis - actions can be accelerated, including on climate. #IDPD UN Climate Change United Cities UN-Habitat Global Taskforce International Disability Alliance (IDA) World Blind Union #COP28

Disability inclusion and accessibility are missing in most sessions at COP28 UAE UN Climate Change despite evidence + legal obligations & commitments in dev and hum agendas. Need for stskeholders to reflect on what “inclusive” climate action would mean. International Disability Alliance (IDA) World Blind Union

Great to see large and diverse group attending disability coordination meeting at #COP28 First item discussed is accessibility challenges, and we look forward to collaborative and constructive work at the summit across many topics UN Climate Change

“If we don’t think of an inclusive climate change response, we’re looking at not just a future but a today where we’re leaving them out & behind”

At #COP28 , people with #disabilities can no longer be an afterthought Human Rights Watch
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People with disabilities are among the most vulnerable communities affected by climate change.

Today, on International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we're reminding governments at #COP28 that an inclusive climate change response is necessary.

Unpacking what inclusion mesns is key to progress on #GlobalGoals - integrating accessibility and meaningful participation across planning, design, DRR and climate action at all levels. This is why World Blind Union and partners are at #COP28 - promoting course-corrections in society

Universal and equitable access is a foundation of sustainable development and is enshrined in the 2030 Agenda in the core commitment of “leave no one behind”

#HLPF2023 #a11y #accessibility4all

The resolution adopted at #UNHA2 championed by FR is truly unique - dev. Int. guidelines for people cantered smart cities. Such will help to address accessibility, shape inclusion by combating the digital divide. UN-Habitat World Blind Union G3ict #HLPF2023 #SDG11 #NUA

The #SDGs need local actions to truly leave no one behind. With @Blindunion we developed a policy brief on how localization can reduce inequalities & foster an inclusive multilateral system for human rights based #Cities4All . Read it here 👇 #HLPF2023 powerofwe.uclg.org/wp-content/upl…

Youth delegate to #HLPF of Denmark in UN NY🇩🇰 stressing that sustainable cities equals universal accessibility & community participation. #SDG11 International Disability Alliance (IDA) UN DESA

“Data on inclusion and accessibility is lacking. Empowering #LocalGov with the necessary resources and competencies to collect disaggregated data and identify accessibility barriers is critical to inform policymaking.” - Marc Workman at #HLPF2023 World Blind Union International Disability Alliance (IDA)

#HLPF2023 Let's unleash the power of localization! By taking steps onaccessibility we can fulfil our obligations under the CRPD, build back better post-COVID-19, and achieve the vision of the #Agenda2030 World Blind Union International Disability Alliance (IDA) .