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New Global Partnership: RI and the International Social Security Association (ISSA)

11 November 2025

New Global Partnership: RI and the International Social Security Association (ISSA) At the International Social Security Association (ISSA) Congress in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Professor Gutenbrunner signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Rehabilitation...

RI Asia&Pacific Region Greeting Card/Poster Contest

10 May 2023 | All news, From The Field, Newsletters, Press Releases, Recent Reports

In conjunction with the RI Centenary Celebrations, Asia and the Pacific Region organized a Contest for its Members to design a greeting card or poster to honor the occasion. A total of 22 designs was submitted from the Region and judged by a panel of five RI senior...

Laureates of the Rehabilitation International Award for Outstanding Achievements 2023

28 April 2023 | Africa Fund, All news, Applications, Commission on Leisure, Event, From The Field, Global Disability Development Fund, Location, Media Archive, Meetings & Events, Members, New York, New Zealand, Newsletters, Position paper, Press Releases, Recent Reports, Recreation and Physical Activity, RI Award for Outstanding Achievements, RI In The News, Statements, Working Commissions, World Congress

In 2019, RI aiming to draw more attention to disability affairs and inspire greater contributions to a more equal, inclusive, and accessible society worldwide, initiated the Rehabilitation International Award for Outstanding Achievements, recognizing individuals...

RI Announces Award Winners of the RI Centennial Award for Significant Contribution

28 April 2023 | Africa Fund, All news, Applications, Commission on Leisure, Event, Featured Projects, From The Field, Global Disability Development Fund, Media Archive, Meetings & Events, Members, Newsletters, Position paper, Press Releases, Recent Reports, Recreation and Physical Activity, RI In The News

On the occasion of RI’s centennial anniversary, we have announced the RI Centennial Award of Significant Contributions that will be presented in conjunction with our Centennial Anniversary Celebrations that will take place in Beijing, China from May 20 to 23, 2023,...

Zhang Haidi delivers speech at 10th APFSD

6 April 2023 | All news

Intro: Zhang Haidi, president of Rehabilitation International and chairperson of the China Disabled Persons’ Federation, delivered a keynote speech during the 10th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD), held in Bangkok, Thailand, from March 27-30,...

France hosts 10th International Abilympics

3 April 2023 | All news

Intro: The 10th International Abilympics, one of the world's largest competitions for people with disabilities, was held in Metz, France, on March 24 and 25, 2023. The award ceremony of the massage contest during the 10th International Abilympics in Metz, France, on...

India wins 7 medals at int’l skills competition for people with disabilities

3 April 2023 | All news

Intro: India won seven medals at the 10th International Abilympics, one of the world’s largest competitions featuring people with disabilities, which concluded in Metz, France, on March 25, 2023. The embroidery contest award ceremony during the 10th International...

China wins 20 medals at the 10th International Abilympics

3 April 2023 | All news

Intro: The 10th International Abilympics, one of the world’s largest competitions featuring people with disabilities, wrapped up in Metz, France, on March 25, 2023. The Chinese team won 20 medals during the event, including six gold, seven silver and seven bronze. The...

S. Korean Team takes 18 gold medals at Int’l Abilympics

3 April 2023 | All news

Intro: South Koreans won 18 gold, four silver, and nine bronze medals at the 10th International Abilympics held in Metz, France, on March 24 and 25, 2023. The award ceremony of the food carving contest during the 10th International Abilympics in Metz, France, on March...

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