Area of work
Disability rights
Supporting laws, policies and services that respect the rights of persons with disabilities, in line with the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Latest news
All latest news: Disability rights-
News
Pacific disability advocates share priorities for accessible information
Organisations of persons with disabilities from six Pacific countries met in Suva to discuss how governments and the UN can make public information accessible to all.
Country stories
All country stories: Disability rights-
Country story
Fiji: a sign language interpreter at every press briefing
How a partnership between government communicators and the Deaf community changed public information during emergencies.
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Country story
Vanuatu: women leaders in disaster recovery
After a cyclone, women-led groups made sure relief reached older people and persons with disabilities.
Publications and guidance
All publications and guidance: Disability rights-
Publication
Guidance note: disability-inclusive disaster preparedness
How to include persons with disabilities in early warning, evacuation and recovery planning.
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Publication
Statement on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Statement by the Regional Representative calling for accessible services and information across the Pacific.
Resources
All resources: Disability rights-
Resource
Easy read guide: your human rights
A short guide in easy read format that explains what human rights are and where to get help.
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Resource
Toolkit: making public information accessible
Practical steps for government and NGO communications teams: plain language, accessible documents, captions and sign language.