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1. 

   GP DRR outcome statement includes disability

   In May 2013 CBM and partners participated in the 4th session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in Geneva

   2013-05-24

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2. 

   Disability & Inclusive Development Consultation

   In May 2013 CBM participated in the Asia-Pacific Regional Consultation on Disability Inclusive Development Agenda at UNESCAP, Bangkok Thailand

   2013-05-23

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3. 

   International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

   On 23 May 2013, CBM and partners join the world in marking the first International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

   2013-05-22

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4. 

   Inclusive Society for All

   The Government of Thailand hosted the event of ‘Change Burden to Power, Inclusive Society for All and Country’s Universal Design project'

   2013-05-22

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5. European Development Report includes Rights of Persons with Disabilities

   A major research report identifies the lack of inclusion of persons with disabilities in the current MDG framework as an important gap

   2013-05-21
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6. 

   Blog - Advocacy

   CBM at the General Assembly of the European Disability Forum in Athens

   2013-05-19

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7. 

   Publication on Inclusive Disaster Risk Management

   CBM and DiDRRN launch a key publication on Inclusive Disaster Risk Management, including good practice examples and 'voices from the field'

   2013-05-17

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8. 

   CBM participates in global DRR conference

   In May 2013 CBM, as part of the DiDRR Network, will be taking part in the 4th Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in Geneva

   2013-05-16

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9. 

   ASEAN Regional Forum Disaster Relief Exercise 2013

   CBM and Disability Thailand were involved in planning meetings and participated in ASEAN Regional Forum Disaster Relief Exercise (DiREx)2013

   2013-05-16

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10. 

    Dr Norval Christy passes away

    Dr Norval Christy was a CBM Medical Adviser while working in Pakistan and China; CBM is deeply saddened by the news

    2013-05-15

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11. 

    Impact of emergencies on persons with disabilities

    Together with partners in Kenya, CBM has launched the ‘Baseline Survey Report 2012’ assessing the impact and gaps of disaster and emergency

    2013-05-07

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12. 

    Germany and CBM co-finance new ENT dept in Malawi

    This is the first fully fledged Ear, Nose and Throat department in Malawi and therefore of immense importance for improved health service delivery

    2013-05-06

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13. 

    Outreach Mobile Eye Clinic

    Manorom Christian Clinic provided eye care services and surgeries through its Outreach Mobile Eye Clinic in April 2013, Thailand

    2013-05-03

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14. Putting Human Rights first

    The now adopted position of the European Parliament on the future development objectives after 2015 promotes the rights of persons with disabilities as an important aspect of fighting poverty and realising human rights.

    2013-04-24
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15. 

    Inclusive Education achievements in Vietnam

    CBM and partner organise a workshop to share experience and promote Inclusive Education in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

    2013-04-24

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16. 

    UN CRPD Discussion on Women and Girls with Disabilities

    On 17 April 2013 Luisa Fenu, Policy Officer at CBM EU Liaison Office, spoke during the 9th session of the CRPD Committee in Geneva

    2013-04-18

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17. 

    The Key Informant Child Disability Project

    Research on identifying children with disabilities conducted by CBM and ICED in Bangladesh and Pakistan

    2013-04-18

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18. CBM attends major conference on Human Rights

    At an annual gathering on the European Instrument on Democracy and Human Rights, CBM raised awareness of the rights of persons with disabilities often being overlooked when addressing discrimination

    2013-04-18
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19. 

    Computer literacy training

    Visually impaired children in Madagascar can use computers as effectively as sighted learners

    2013-04-17

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20. 

    How do we solve a problem like trachoma?

    To eliminate blinding trachoma by 2020, programmes must be integrated into local health services and capacity developed in the communities worst hit

    2013-04-12

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