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Event
United Nations ECOSOC session
UN Plaza, New York
The tenth session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) will take place from Tuesday 13 to Thursday 15 June 2017 at UN Headquarters in New York.
Theme: The Second Decade of the CRPD: Inclusion and full participation of persons with disabilities and their representative organizations in the implementation of the Convention
Sub-themes:
Addressing the impact of multiple discrimination on persons with disabilities and promoting their participation and multi-stakeholder partnerships for achieving the SDGs in line with the CRPD;
Inclusion and full participation of persons with disabilities in humanitarian action;
Promoting inclusive urban development and implementation of the New Urban Agenda Habitat III.
More details at: https://www.un.org/development/desa/disabilities/conference-of-states-parties-to-the-convention-on-the-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities-2/cosp10.html
FAQOther Questions
- Pyrostegia venusta as a folk medicine for vitiligo?
Pyrostegia venusta, also known as “flame vine” or “cipó-de-são-joão,” is a neotropical evergreen vine native to Brazil. It thrives in fields, coastal areas, forest edges, and ro...
- Diabetes and Vitiligo: Is There a Connection?
Yes, there appears to be a real connection between vitiligo and diabetes, especially type 1 diabetes. A recent study using UK Biobank data also found an association with type 2 ...
- How can I explain vitiligo to my children?
Vitiligo can be confusing for children because it doesn’t resemble an "illness" in the typical sense. Choosing the right way to explain it depends on your child’s age and maturi...
Though it is not always easy to treat vitiligo, there is much to be gained by clearly understanding the diagnosis, the future implications, treatment options and their outcomes.
Many people deal with vitiligo while remaining in the public eye, maintaining a positive outlook, and having a successful career.
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