Launch of the WHO Global initiative on health equity for persons with disabilities
We are excited to invite you to the launch of the WHO Global initiative on health equity for persons with disabilities, an official side event of the 18th session of the Conference of States Parties (COSP) to the CRPD.
This landmark event will bring together global leaders, advocates, and organizations to drive forward a future where health equity for persons with disabilities becomes a reality.
More details about the programme and speakers will follow soon. In the meantime, please mark your calendar to join us in shaping a more inclusive health sector!
Event details
🗓 Date: 10 June 2025
🕒 Time: 11:30-12:45 EDT (New York) | 17:30-18:45 CEST
📍 Location: United Nations Headquarters, New York (Conference room 4)
🌐 Livestream available (UN Web TV)
🗣 Languages: English, with International Sign Language and captioning
Learn more about our health work:
Inclusive health
Everyone has the right to good healthcare. This means no one should be treated unfairly because of who they are.
People with Down syndrome do not always get the healthcare they need. This is not fair.