CBM statement at the 16th Conference of State Parties (COSP) to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) General Assembly on Wednesday, 14 June 2022
Read MoreDóchas, the Irish network of international development and humanitarian NGOs, has today launched its pre-budget submission urging the Irish government to tackle the critical issues of conflict, climate change and hunger, which is devastating communities worldwide.
Read MoreCBM are delighted to announce we will be attending the Galway Garden Festival again this year at Claregalway Castle.
Read MoreFaith’s story: The importance of quality maternal healthcare to #EndFistula
Read MoreThe 24th of January marks the United Nations International Day of Education in celebration of the role of education for peace and development.
Read MoreA devastating climate change-induced drought is affecting a major part of Kenya – one of the countries in the Horn of Africa. The global COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath had worsened the situation.
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Open Letter and Policy Recommendations to United Nations’ Member States on the global hunger crisis
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CBM Ireland is inviting practitioners and organisations promoting Development Education (DE) and or Global Citizenship Education (GCE) to training on Disability Inclusion in Global Citizenship Education.
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A devastating climate change-induced drought is affecting a major part of Kenya – one of the countries in the Horn of Africa. The global COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath had worsened the situation.
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This World Humanitarian Day, August 19th, shines a light on the hundreds of thousands of volunteers, professionals, and crisis-affected people who deliver urgent health care, shelter, food, protection, water, and much more.
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A lack of rain across parts of East Africa has led to crop failures, drought and widespread food shortages. This is the worst it has been in more than 40 years. People with disabilities are among those who are most at danger as a result of the severe food and water shortages that are affecting families. Many families must choose between food, drinking water, and medicine.
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Every year in July, governments and civil society get together for the High-Level Political Forum to discuss how the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have been implemented so far and to determine where more work needs to be done.
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On Saturday, June 11, 2022, CBM Global, the International Disability Alliance, the Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism, and Mc Gill University organised a side event during the SB56 Climate Conference in Bonn.
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Today, we launch an important video on the inclusion of persons with disabilities in humanitarian action in 10 languages, including international sign language and Ukrainian.
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A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that normally affects vision. It is the most common cause of blindness and visual impairment often related to ageing. Some children are born with the condition, but it can also happen after an eye injury, or because of inflammation or other diseases, such as glaucoma and diabetes, which can cause cataracts to form.
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Since 1993, the 22nd of March has been designated as World Water Day in recognition of the critical role that freshwater plays in human life. The 2.2 billion people who do not have access to safe water are the focus of World Water Day, which celebrates water and raises awareness of the issue.
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CBM Ireland is deeply concerned by the war on Ukraine, the tragic loss of life and human suffering that it is already causing, and the wider impact it may have on the global economy, further affecting the most vulnerable and at-risk communities in the poorest countries of the world.
Read MoreInternational Women's Day (IWD), which is observed on March 8th every year, is one of the most important days of the year for celebrating women's achievements and raising awareness about women's equality worldwide. It serves as a focal point for the women's rights movement, drawing attention to topics such as gender equality, reproductive rights, as well as violence and abuse against women and girls.
Read MoreThe Global Disability Summit with its vision of promoting equality is a timely reminder that meaningful engagement of persons with disabilities through their representative organisations is not an optional extra but a prerequisite to ensuring an inclusive world.
Read MoreThe 2022 Global Disability Summit is hosted by the International Disability Alliance (IDA), the Government of Norway and the Government of Ghana. It will take place on 16th and 17th February 2022.
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