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Are the rights of Disabled people being upheld? UN CRDP Capacity-building and Consultation Meeting Date: 17th November 2021 Time: 18:00 - 20:00 Location: Zoom (Online) Since its adoption by the UN General Assembly on 13 December 2006, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Disabled People (CRDP) has been a major global catalyst for the progression of disabled people’s rights. The CRDP became one of the most quickly supported international human rights treaties in history and it now has 163 signatories. Governments who ratify the CRDP agree to be examined every few years to check how far the rights of Deaf and Disabled people set out in the treaty are being fulfilled. Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisations (DPPOs) play a key role in the examination process, submitting “shadow” reports to the UN Committee responsible for the CRPD. This meeting will give an over-view of the CRDP and the shadow reporting process. Participants will also help shape the next shadow report as DDPOs prepare for the next examination of the UK under the CRDP. Access provision information: BSL & Palantypist (Speech to text) available. Registration details: Please register at this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsc-yqqjstG9BzgrQ3BlOPGwZ379qaMG6Q. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

 

The Future of Work

Session 1 of the Future of the World Global Policy Dialogues

Wednesday, 15 September 2021, 8:30-10:00 a.m. EDT

This session, the first in a six-part series from UN DESA and UNDP looking at “The Future of the World,” aims to consider the ramifications of the changing nature of work and lifelong learning, and what we need to do now in order to be better prepared for the future of work.

Speakers also will debate crucial issues such as economic insecurity, the gig economy, informal work, fair wages, the role of artificial intelligence and policies to support workers. Across all issues, special attention will be paid to the needs of vulnerable groups, such as women, youth, older persons, indigenous persons and persons with disabilities.

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