In war zones and armed conflicts, persons with disabilities are mor vulnerable than other people. Reacting to alarm and finding a shelter may be difficult or even impossible for persons with visual and hearing impairment as well as those with restricted mobility or...
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The World Congress on Rehabilitation 2024 MoU signed between RI, ISSA and the host organization ZHO
28 September 2023 | All news
The World Congress on Rehabilitation 2024 (WCR 2024) will host its 25th edition in UAE, Abu Dhabi on September 23 – 25, 2024. The aim of WRC 2024 is to discuss the challenges that persons with disabilities are facing on a global...
Rehabilitation International Education Commission Side Event
22 June 2023 | All news
16th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the CRPD “Universal Design in Kindergarten and School, - guidelines and universal tools” Aiming to promote the cause of inclusive education and its pivotal role in promoting...
Xi sends congratulatory letter to Rehabilitation International Centennial Celebration
2 June 2023 | All news
Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the Rehabilitation International Centennial Celebration on Sunday. On China's 33rd national day of assisting persons with disabilities on Sunday, Xi extended his greetings to all individuals with...
UN Secretary-General António Guterres sends message on RI Centennial Celebration
2 June 2023 | All news
By Wang Yanfang Intro: UN Secretary-General António Guterres sent a congratulatory message on Rehabilitation International’s Centennial Celebration as it officially got underway on May 21, 2023. The centennial of Rehabilitation International (RI) officially got...
‘We Sing for You’ performed for Rehabilitation International’s centennial
2 June 2023 | All news
By Wang Yanfang Intro: “We Sing for You,” a song written by Zhang Haidi, president of Rehabilitation International (RI) and chairperson of the China Disabled Persons’ Federation (CDPF), to honor RI’s 100th anniversary, was performed by singers with China Disabled...
RI’s illuminating torch handed to China
2 June 2023 | All news
By Wang Yanfang Intro: The relay race to build a beautiful life for one billion people with disabilities in the world continues, and China is going to accompany Rehabilitation International moving forward. Zhang Haidi (third from left), president of Rehabilitation...
RI announces landmark declaration in Beijing
2 June 2023 | All news
By Wang Yanfang Intro: Zhang Haidi, president of Rehabilitation International (RI) and chairperson of the China Disabled Persons’ Federation (CDPF), together with four other RI executive committee members, issued the landmark Beijing Declaration at the opening...
‘Belt and Road’ disability cooperation forum hosted as Part of RI Centennial Celebration
2 June 2023 | All news
By Wang Yanfang Intro: The 'Belt and Road' Disability Cooperation Theme Forum was hosted in Beijing on May 22, 2023, as part of Rehabilitation International (RI) Centennial Celebration. The "Belt and Road" Disability Cooperation Theme Forum was hosted in Beijing on...
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