What’s going on at COSP17?

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What’s going on at COSP17?

They are gathering at the largest global disability rights-focused meeting, known as the 17th Conference of State Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, or COSP17, which runs from 11 to 13 June.

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Eight-year-old Hanaa, who was paralysed by an exploding bomb and lost the use of her legs, sits in her wheelchair near her home in East Aleppo City, Syria. (file)

Making history at COSP17: Live blog takeover

The first ever UN News live blog takeover by a guest editor is happening on 11 June as people from around the world gather at UN Headquarters to take part in the largest global meeting on issues that affect people with disabilities.

Covering the opening session of COSP17, the live page will be led by guest editor Nick Herd, an activist, actor, talk show host and COSP17 delegate from L’ Arche Canada, an NGO that’s part of a network of 160 communities in 37 countries for people with intellectual disabilities.

From being a delegate at COSP16 to taking over UN News’s live blog at this year’s COSP17, the advocate with Down syndrome will be offering invaluable insights into the ongoing dialogue surrounding disability rights and inclusive communities. He’ll also be interviewing delegates and change makers from around the world to find out how best to boost inclusivity in tech, jobs and aid efforts in times of war and climate disasters. His mission is to amplify voices and drive change.

The blog goes live at 8am on 11 June. Stay tuned to UN News here, and follow the hashtag #COSP17 on social media.

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