Tag Archive: Accessibility

WBU WEBINAR: Breaking Down Accessibility Barriers Through Localisation

June 26, 2023 3:59 am Published by Fridah Mlemwa

In this event we discussed why localisation is such a powerful tool for breaking down accessibility barriers and creating more... View Article

December 3, 2022 6:59 am Published by Fridah Mlemwa

On November 15, the world population hit 8 billion, bringing the total number of persons with disabilities globally to at... View Article

World Blind Union and United Cities and Local Governments enter into historic agreement

Barcelona, Spain, February 20, 2023 – The World Blind Union (WBU) and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG)are pleased to … read more
WBU at COSP13 side event: Cities at the Forefront of Access and Inclusion

3 December 2020 Presentation by Hannes Juhlin Lagrelius, WBU Program Officer for Inclusive and Accessible Urban Development First, we extend … read more
WBU Statement at 2nd Session of the UN-Habitat Executive Board – 27 October 2020

The World Blind Union is fully committed to sustain vibrant and constructive partnership with UN-Habitat, recognising the critical importance of … read more
WBU participates in a side event at URBAN 20 Mayors’ Summit

WBU was represented at the Urban 20 (U20) Mayors Summit side event held virtually on 30th September 2020. U20 brings … read more
World Urban Forum 10, Abu Dhabi, 6-13 February 2020.

World Blind Union calls upon all IDA Members to nominate Delegates to the World Urban Forum 10, Abu Dhabi, 6-13 … read more