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UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
May 8, 2013
Vangelis Nikias Discusses Disability Rights and The Conversation Between International Law and Domestic Law
April 5, 2013
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March 27, 2013
How Can a Civil Society Shadow Report Improve Accountability?
On Thursday 14 February 2013, at the Munk School of Global Affairs, Steve Estey, Chair of CCD’s International Committee, participated in a panel presentation along with David Shannon (Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission) and Penny Hartin (World Blind Union). Steve reviewed CCD’s recommendations to the Government of Canada regarding the CRPD. Read more.
March 22, 2013
CCD Panel Presentation at University of Ottawa Human Rights Centre
Without self-representative groups of persons with disabilities, our experience and our needs cannot be adequately and legitimately described, appropriate solutions cannot be developed, and difficult challenges cannot be taken up. Read more.
January 10, 2013
Radio Interview about the CRPD
Vangelis Nikias discusses the CRPD on internet radio show, Dialogues with Dan. Read more.
November 27, 2012
CRPD - 10 Facts Canadians Should Know
Did you know that Canadians with disabilities and CCD played key roles in the development of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities? Read more.
UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Archives
Landmines
January 1, 2005
Canada and the Global Landmine Crisis: Update
January 1, 2005
The Landmine Crisis: Designed to kill and injure, to impede
International Development Policy
January 30, 2013
Official Development Assistance to the World Bank
To ensure that the funds Canada commits to the World Bank have an impact on people with disabilities, CCD encourages Canada to promote at the World Bank, policies that advance access and inclusion. In particular, CCD recommends that Canada’s appointees to the World Bank promote a twin-track approach to disability and development, consultation with people with disabilities affected by World Bank programming and safeguards grounded in human rights, with a particular emphasis on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Read more.
June 4, 2010
Canadian Council for International Co-operation (CCIC) May Be Defunded
I am writing to express our deep concern that the Canadian Council for International Co-operation (CCIC) – after decades of partnership with CIDA - may now be defunded. The Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD) is a member of CCIC and has been for many years. We work with CCIC to ensure that those focused on international development work are aware of the needs of persons with disabilities in the developing world. It is through the good work of CCIC members that persons with disabilities, often the most marginalized in developing societies, get the benefit of both humanitarian aid and development program initiatives. CCD cannot do this work alone. We need organizations like CCIC that help coordinate development agency work. Read more.
August 10, 2006
War and Peace: Disability Issues
January 25, 2003
Peace Is A Disability Issue
Canada signs the Declaration on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at the United Nations. Members of the Canadian Delegation Steve Estey, Chair of CCD’s International Committee, and Dulcie McCallum observe Canada’s ambassador make this historic commitment.