Disabled People's International (DPI)

06/15/2023

On the occasion of the 16th session of the Conference of States Parties to the Disabled People's International (DPI) & The Leprosy Mission TLM International invite you to attend the (hybrid) side-event on

“Reaching the millions of under-represented people affected by Neglected Tropical Diseases: why it matters that their voice is missing and what they have to offer”

Date: Friday, 16th June 2023
Time: 9:45 to 11:00 AM (EST-New York) / 7:15 to 8:30 PM (IST)

Register here to get the link to join the side event virtually: https://bit.ly/NTDs_COSP16

Join the side event in person: Offices of The END Fund, 2 Park Ave, 28th Floor, 10016

04/09/2023

G3ict’s Digital Accessibility Rights Education (DARE) Academy Announces Call for Applications to Cycle 3 of the Fund - G3ict: The Global Initiative for ICTs

For more information refer to the link below👇

G3ict’s Digital Accessibility Rights Education (DARE) Academy Announces Call for Applications to Cycle 3 of the Scholarship Fund G3ict´ DARE Academy Scholarship Fund aims to support individuals from developed and emerging economies in gaining knowledge and professional credentials in digital acce...

03/10/2023

Join us for a session on 'Diffusing Rights of Women with particularly Women affected by Leprosy into Decision-Making Systems' on 11 Mar 2023, 11 AM IST

Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8dW7cmzeSt2FYu6hxzHg6A

03/10/2023

Welcoming the esteemed panelists for this important session on the occasion of International Womens Day 23 on 11 Mar 23🙂

👉Dr. Sruti Mohapatra, Founder & CEO, Atmaswabhiman
👉Dhvani Mehta, Co-founder & Lead (Health), Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy
👉Nikita Sarah, Head, Advocacy & Comms, The Leprosy Mission Trust India
👉Maya Ranawre, President,
👉Jayashree PK, CEO, IBAS Global & Co-initiator, Global Alliance for Zero Stigma

Register Now - https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8dW7cmzeSt2FYu6hxzHg6A

03/09/2023

Disabled People's International (DPI) in association with the National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP) & Sasakawa Health Foundation will be organizing a Stakeholder discussion on 'Diffusing Rights of Women with Disabilities particularly Women affected by Leprosy into Decision-Making Systems' on 11 Mar 23.

Registration Link - https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8dW7cmzeSt2FYu6hxzHg6A

02/08/2023

Disabled Peoples' International (DPI) in association with Sasakawa Leprosy -Hansen's Disease- Initiative National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP) APAL India is organizing a two-day awareness Workshop and Campaign on the Rights of People Affected by Leprosy

Stay Tuned for more updates on the event!!

02/02/2023

As we seek to increase public understanding of Leprosy & tackle the social stigma attached, Disabled People's International (DPI) tried to address popular myths surrounding it🙂

Join the campaign to fight against leprosy

01/29/2023

Leprosy is known as one of the world's oldest diseases, however, there still persist stigmas towards it. Often faced with discrimination, isolation, and restriction in social participation, persons affected with leprosy are denied their basic human rights.

This , we seek to increase public understanding of Hansen’s disease and tackle the social stigma attached to this completely curable disease.

Let's commit to re-affirming our engagement to . Join us in our campaign to fight against leprosy

01/29/2023

Leprosy is 100% curable when detected early, yet today stigma, & discrimination, both institutionalized & informal, continue to impede prompt diagnosis & treatment and facilitate the onward spread.

On the occasion of 2023, let us pledge to &

01/17/2023

Every year, roughly 200k new cases of leprosy are reported by the World Health Organization, although -19 has had an adverse impact on new case detection in recent years.

Thought to be the oldest known infectious disease, people’s first perceptions of leprosy are shaped by biblical imagery from films like Ben Hur, and from an

01/06/2023

The designation is based on the results of a survey of 3,500 travelers with globally. They were asked to rate cities based on the proximity of accommodations to various attractions and the availability of information.

A survey is pinpointing the 10 most accessible cities around the globe for people with disabilities.

01/04/2023

World Braille Day is observed internationally every year on January 4 to honour the work of Louis Braille, a Frenchman who invented the writing and reading system for visually challenged people.

World Braille Day is observed internationally every year on January 4 to honour the work of Louis Braille, a Frenchman who invented the writing and reading system for blind and visually challenged...