This is the culmination of a three part Webinar which was hosted by PDF. The Webinars looked at the work being done in the children and youth with disabilities space. 1st webinar looked at the work being done by the PDF Secretariat and children 2nd webinar looked at OPDs work in the youth and children …
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The Pacific Disability Forum (PDF), as the peak regional organization for persons with disabilities, organizes a biennial Pacific regional conference on disability inclusion as a platform for Organizations for Persons with Disabilities (OPDs). This platform of dialogue and networking with development partners addresses disability inclusion challenges in the different thematic areas so persons with disabilities …
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Indigenous persons with disabilities often experience multiple discrimination and face barriers to the full enjoyment of their rights based on their indigenous status and also on disability. The international community has recognized that special measures are required to protect the rights of the world’s indigenous people.[1] The indigenous peoples of Oceania are Papuans, and Austronesian …
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Indigenous persons with disabilities often experience multiple discrimination and face barriers to the full enjoyment of their rights based on their indigenous status and also on disability. The international community has recognized that special measures are required to protect the rights of the world’s indigenous people. The indigenous peoples of Oceania are Papuans, and Austronesian …
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Pacific Regional Conference on Disability preparation gains momentum Preparations for the 7th Pacific Regional Conference on Disability has picked up momentum with a total of 250 participants expected to attend the weeklong event which will be hosted in Nadi, Fiji. With the theme: “NOTHING WITHOUT US: Deepening partnership for an inclusive and Equitable Blue Pacific …
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