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Side event at Civil Society Forum, New York


Javed Abidi, Chairperson of Disabled People's International (DPI) welcoming everyone. Ms. Charlotte McClain Nhlapo and Mr. Shuaib Chalklen are also seen in the picture

Participants at the side event ranged from DPOs to INGOs to Government and bilateral agencies.

Ms. Charlotte McClain-Nhlapo addressing the participants

Ms. Judith Heumann, giving her opening remarks. Mr. Yannis Vardakastanis, Chair of International Disability Alliance is also seen in the picture

Ayassou Komivi, Chairperson of DPI-Togo and Katatchom Palacbawy of DPI-Togo listening on.

Section of the gathering at the side event.

Mr. Danlami Basharu, disabled activist and nominee to the CRPD Committee, Nigeria speaking on the challenges of implementation of CRPD in the global South.

Mr. Mohammed Ali Loutfy, Senior Adviser, Lebanese Physical Handicapped Union and Ms. Judith Heumann listening on.

Section of the gathering. Mr. Ketan Kothari from Sightsavers is seen in the picture.

Mr. Leslie Emmanuel, Regional Development Officer, North America & Caribbean, DPI speaking on affordable assistive devices.

Ms. Venus Ilagan, Secretary General, Rehabilitation International and past Chair of DPI speaking on ensuring access to services in the community.

Ms. Charlotte McClain Nhlapo speaking on aid effectiveness in her remarks.

Ms. Meenakshi B. of the National Disability Network, India speaking on CRPD compliant budgeting. Rosangela Bieler and Gopal Mitra of UNICEF are also seen at the back.

Mr. Mohammed Ali Loutfy, Senior Adviser, Lebanese Physical Handicapped Union speaking on making development inclusive.

Mr. Coomara Pyaneandee, disabled activist and nominee to the CRPD Committee of Mauritius speaking on Universal Ratification of the CRPD.

Mr. Moosa Salie, Chair, World Network of Users & Survivors of Psychiatry speaking on realising CRPD for people with psychosocial disabilities in the global South.
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