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Webinar on the Right to Physical and Mental Integrity, Right to Education and Right to Work for Persons with Disabilities during the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 20, 2021
On April 19, AGENDA, the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) and ASEAN Disability Forum (ADF) organized the second out of a series of four webinars on the right to physical and mental integrity, right to education and right to work for persons with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. H.E. Yuyun Wahyuningrum,…
CALL Foundation Coordination Committee Discussion on Challenges and Obstacles in Obtaining and Retaining Jobs
April 10, 2021
On April 9, AGENDA partner in the Philippines, CALL Foundation, conducted its first online coordination committee discussion gathering five DPO leaders to identify challenges and obstacles faced by persons with disabilities in obtaining and retaining jobs. The discussion formulated recommendations for key stakeholders including relevant government officials. Recommendations call for upgrading the skills…
[REGISTER NOW] AICHR Indonesia, AGENDA, ASEAN Disability Forum Second Joint Webinar
April 9, 2021
AICHR Indonesia in collaboration with General Elections Network for Disability Access (AGENDA) and ASEAN Disability Forum (ADF) is organizing a series of four bi-weekly webinars on advancing the protection of disability rights in ASEAN in the context of post-pandemic on Monday at 09.00 - 12.00 Bangkok/Jakarta time. The second webinar on the realization…
NCBM Press Statement to Promote an Inclusive COVID-19 Vaccination Program
April 8, 2021
On April 7, AGENDA Partner, National Council of the Blind Malaysia (NCBM), issued a press statement on World Health Day to promote an inclusive COVID-19 vaccination program for persons with disabilities in Malaysia. In its press statement, NCBM urged the Malaysian government to simplify the process for vaccination registration and to ensure vaccination…
Policy Platform Workshop in Laos
April 6, 2021
On April 5, AGENDA’s partner, the Disability Mainstreaming Advisory Service (DMAS) Center, organized a policy platform workshop to identify priority areas for persons with disabilities in Laos. Opening remarks were given by Sisavath Khomphonh, Head of the National Committee for Disabled People (NCDE) and the representative of Laos to Senior Officials Meeting on…
AICHR Indonesia, AGENDA, and ADF First Joint Webinar
April 6, 2021
On April 5, AGENDA, the Representative of Indonesia to ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights and ASEAN Disability Forum organized the first out of a series of four webinars on Advancing the Protection of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in ASEAN in the context of Post Pandemic. The first webinar collected best…
Hanoi ILC Coordination Meeting on Accessible Public Transportation and Buildings
March 31, 2021
On March 31, General Election Network for Disability Access (AGENDA)’s partner in Vietnam, Hanoi Independent Living Center (HILC), conducted a virtual coordination meeting with regional disabled persons organizations (DPOs) to formulate recommendations on providing accessible public transportation and buildings for persons with disabilities. Twenty-seven people, including 11 women, attended the meeting. Recommendations from…
CDPO Virtual Meeting on the Challenges and Opportunities in Accessing Free of Charge Health Care for Persons with Disabilities
March 30, 2021
On March 29, CDPO held a virtual meeting with representatives from 20 regional DPOs to discuss challenges and opportunities in accessing free-of-charge health care for persons with disabilities. The meeting aimed to provide recommendations on the free-of-charge health care policy in Cambodia that will be discussed further with government representatives at the next…
CDPO Roundtable Talkshow on Understanding Challenges and Opportunities of Accessing Health Care Services for Persons with Disabilities in Cambodia
March 27, 2021
On March 26, AGENDA partner CDPO held its first roundtable talk show titled “Understanding Challenges and Opportunities of Accessing Health Care Services for Persons with Disabilities in Cambodia.” Deputy Director of the Hospital Department of the Ministry of Health, Prof. Dr. Kim Savuon and Executive Director of Angkor Chey Disabled People's Federation Organization,…
