A Toolkit on Disability for Africa has been developed by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA), Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD).
Learning Objectives:
Provide practical tools on various disability-related issues to government officials, members of parliament, civil and public servants at all levels, disabled persons organizations (DPOs) and all those with an interest in the inclusion of persons with disabilities in society and development;
Support the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) and disability-inclusive development;
Offer examples of good practices from many countries in the African region.
The Toolkit is comprised of 14 modules focused on various topics of socio-economic development related to disability issues in Africa and is available in English and French.
Course Owner: Capacity Development and Partnerships Coordination Section, DISD, UN DESA
SDG(s): SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities)
Effort: 2-3 days
Level: Beginner
Language: English and French
Certificate: No
Price: free
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