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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.
WHO WE ARE
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
WBU mourns the loss of Rodolfo Cattani
Friday September 9th, 2022
The World Blind Union is deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Prof. Rodolfo Cattani, President of the European Blind Union. This is a significant loss for the blindness and broader disability community. Rodolfo was a tireless advocate for the full inclusion of people with disabilities both within Europe and beyond. Although his... View Article
The World Blind Union is hiring!
Friday September 2nd, 2022
We are excited to announce two job opportunities with the World Blind Union. We are hiring a Human Rights Policy Advisor and a Communications Specialist. Please review the attached job postings for all the details. Applications are due by September 14, 2022 at 11:59 pm eastern. Human Rights Policy Advisor Communications Specialist
Global Events
For Immediate Release: World Blind Union and City Space Architecture launch a special issue of the Journal of Public Space
Thursday June 30th, 2022
Katowice, Poland At the 11th World Urban Forum – taking place in Katowice, Poland – the World Blind Union (WBU) and City Space Architecture have launched “Universally Accessible Public Spaces for All”, a special issue of the Journal of Public Space. The launch of this issue is the realization of a commitment WBU and City... View Article
Marc Workman, World Blind Union CEO kicks off our participation at World Forum 11 on Urban Development
Monday June 27th, 2022
Marc Workman, the CEO of the World Blind Union and the team are currently attending the World Urban Forum 11 in Katowice Poland. World Urban Forum 11 is the global Premier conference on Urban Development. WBU is part of a delegation of people with disabilities and we’re there to participate in high-level conversations, to advocate,... View Article
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