You are dependent on your husband, or your parents, or your uncle, or other people. They may show some kindness, but often it is coupled with scorn. They see you as a burden. They take their frustration and anger out on you. They do not send you to school, for they say it is not worth it. They use cruel names to speak of you. They do not feed you enough. They hit you. They may have their way with you.
Let us take a moment to reflect on the contributions UN country teams and partners are making in advancing disability inclusion towards achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, through the lens of five stories.
Because of her illness, Nicole has suffered more than 100 bone fractures in her lifetime, but she has never given up. Nicole has long been an ally of the UN in the fight for inclusion and the rights of people with disabilities. Her story is now featured in a book published by the UN.
Having commenced my role as UN Resident Coordinator in China almost one year ago, it is a privilege to lead the United Nations in China in this new year and at this auspicious moment as the Games return to Beijing.
Leaders from different UN agencies, Member States, and Organizations of Persons with Disabilities, came together on Tuesday 14 June in New York to discuss progress in the implementation of the UN Disability Inclusion Strategy (UNDIS).
The Resident Coordinator in Chile, María José Torres, digs into the coordinated efforts and the joint work done to promote sustainable and inclusive development by placing the elderly at the centre of the team's strategy.
In his first major speech of the year, the UN Secretary-General underlined the need for global cooperation to address today’s challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change.