Join the World Blind Union as a Communications Specialist!
January 11, 2024 12:37 pmThe World Blind Union (WBU) is seeking a dynamic Communications Specialist to join our team and drive our global communication... View Article
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Ana Peláez becomes first woman with blindness elected to the CEDAW Committee (Global Outlook 09/23)
September 7, 2023 5:50 amAna Peláez Narváez from Spain, Vice-President of the European Disability Forum (EDF) and blind from birth, was elected to the... View Article
World Blind Union and United Cities and Local Governments enter into historic agreement (Global Outlook 09/23)
September 7, 2023 5:33 amWBU and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding to solidify and enhance the partnership... View Article
WBU at the second session of the UN-HABITAT Assembly (Global Outlook 09/23)
September 7, 2023 5:18 amThe WBU, together with the African Union of the Blind (AFUB) and United Disabled People of Kenya (UDPK) formed the... View Article
WBU Marks a decade of the Marrakesh treaty (Global Outlook 09/23)
September 7, 2023 4:57 amWBU President Martine Abel-Williamson attended the 10 year anniversary of the Marrakesh treaty. The event was planned by the World... View Article
WBU has contributed to the 2023 Global report on Sustainable Development Goal 11 (Global Outlook 09/23)
September 7, 2023 4:48 amThe 2023 SDG 11 Synthesis report is a comprehensive assessment released by the United Nations on the progress towards achieving... View Article
WBU at the High-Level Political Forum, United Nations: inclusion begins at the local level where we join forces to create accessible, inclusive and resilient environments (Global Outlook 09/23)
September 7, 2023 4:40 amThe World Blind Union team was in New York for the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) at the United Nations in... View Article
Smart cities must be accessible and inclusive; WBU at COSP (Global Outlook 09/23)
September 7, 2023 4:18 amWith urban evolution, the concept of smart cities holds immense promise. However, the journey towards innovation must be shared by... View Article
WBU WEBINAR: Breaking Down Accessibility Barriers Through Localisation
June 26, 2023 3:59 amIn this event we discussed why localisation is such a powerful tool for breaking down accessibility barriers and creating more... View Article
Localization to Solve the Accessibility Crisis; Recommendations to States Parties for Immediate Action
June 14, 2023 7:25 amHumanity is facing a crisis of growing inequalities that requires immediate action to guarantee an equitable future shaped by dignity... View Article