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World Report on Disability

World Report on Disability launched in China

Opening ceremony of the event of the launching of The World Report on Disability and WHO CBR guidelines in Chinese-language, Beijing, China. There are 10 Chinese ladies wearing white dresses performing on the stage.
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Traditional performance during the opening ceremony

The official launch of a Chinese-language World Report on Disability and WHO CBR guidelines in Beijing, China on 6th December 2011

The way forward

Mr. Wang Xinxian, the president of CDPF, is giving a speech in the ceremony. ©CDPF
Mr. Wang Xinxian, President, CDPF
On 6th December 2011, the launch of World Report on Disability and WHO CBR (Community Based Rehabilitation) guidelines in Chinese language are officially made in Beijing, China. China Rehabilitation Research Centre has been involved in the translation.

"The launch of both international documents will provide good evidence and references for China in making policies, research and work for persons with disabilities, and will further promote disability inclusive development and bring positive and profound impact on the realisation of the right of persons with disabilities" said Mr. Wang Xinxian, President of China Disabled Persons' Federation (CDPF).

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