This side event will offer the opportunity to explore modern approaches towards building accessible and disability-inclusive support systems, employment opportunities and economic stability for persons with disabilities.

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The 16th session of the Conference of States Parties to the CRPD (COSP16) will take place at the United Nations Headquarters, New York,  from 13 to 15  June 2023. Theme: Harmonizing national policies and strategies with the CRPD: achievements and challenges

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Daily Press Briefing by the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General and the Spokesperson for the President of the General Assembly.

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The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) enshrines the right of persons with disabilities to enjoy the highest standard of health and access to health care without discrimination.  An example of full inclusion and accessibility of the healthcare system for persons with intellectual disabilities is the DAMA (Disabled Advanced Medical Assistance), a project developed and tested at the Milan San Paolo Hospital.

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International Cooperation at the service of Right to Living Independently and Being Included in the Community

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In this side event, knowledge, policy and practical examples of how to reach equality within the area of democratic participation will be discussed. One focus will be on the preparation for and organization of elections.

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The 16th session of the Conference of States Parties to the CRPD (COSP16) will take place at the United Nations Headquarters, New York,  from 13 to 15  June 2023. Theme: Harmonizing national policies and strategies with the CRPD: achievements and challenges

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Debate on the item and action on the draft resolution

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The Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples is also known as the Special Committee on Decolonization, or C-24. The 2023 resumed session will meet in New York from 12 to 23 June. 

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The Executive Board is the governing body of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), providing intergovernmental support and oversight to the organization. The 2023 Annual Session will be held in-person from 13 to 16 June 2023 at the United Nations Headquarters.

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