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Photo: Participants at White Cane Day walk in Yangon, the capital of Myanmar, 2017. (Photo Credit: Victoria Milko/ NPR)
The World Blind Union (WBU) is the global organization representing the estimated 253 million persons who are blind or partially sighted worldwide. Members are organizations of and for the blind in 190 countries, as well as international organizations working in the field of vision impairment. We bring together national and international organizations of and for blind persons and those organizations providing services to people with low vision to work on the issues affecting the quality of their life. WBU is a founding member of the International Disability Alliance (IDA), sharing their values and principles of promoting the rights of persons with disabilities.
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Our Vision: A world in which we, as persons who are blind or partially sighted, can participate fully in any aspect of life we choose.
News
White Cane Day 2021: Voices from the new leaders of the World Blind Union
Friday October 15th, 2021
The World Blind Union (WBU) is observing White Cane Safety Day on Friday 15th October 2021. White Cane Safety Day reminds the world of the importance of the White Cane as a tool for independent living for persons who are blind and partially sighted.
The World Blind Union is seeking a Chief Executive Officer
Friday October 8th, 2021
Reporting directly to the President of the World Blind Union, the CEO will have the responsibilities and requirements detailed in the job advertisement and application pack. Location: Flexible Start Date: To be negotiated Application deadline: 29th October 2021 Download full Application Package: Job advertisement and application
Global Events
WBU Statement 13th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the CRPD
Thursday December 3rd, 2020
Mr. Jose Viera, Chief Executive Officer, WBU item 5 (b) (iii) Round Table 3: Promoting Inclusive environments for the full implementation of the CRPD With 10 years left to realise the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and uphold its promise of leaving no-one behind, accessibility is the foundation to building a more inclusive, equitable world... View Article
Announcement: WBU-ICEVI General Assemblies, 28 – 30 June 2021
Thursday November 5th, 2020
Dear Members, The World Blind Union (WBU), the International Council for Education of People with Visual Impairment (ICEVI), and the Organización Nacional de Ciegos Españoles (ONCE) are pleased to announce the new dates of the joint WBU and ICEVI general assemblies. The WBU-ICEVI General Assembly (GA) will be fully conducted online from 28 to 30 June 2021. The... View Article
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