The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development encourages member states to conduct regular and inclusive reviews of progress at the national and sub-national levels, which are country-led and country-driven. These Voluntary National Reviews, or VNRs, are presented…
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Deafblind International 50 years
Throughout 2026, we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of DbI as an independent non-profit organisation, completely focused on the rights and needs of people with deafblindness, their families, specialised service organisations and relevant research.DbI was…
New video on DbI YouTube Channel!
Global Education Campaign Latin America educators discussed approaches in teaching children with deafblindness.You can watch full video here. During the meeting following topics were discussed (the video is in Spanish) 1. Fundamental PrinciplesCommunication is essential for…
WHO AFRO Webinar on Integrated Care for Sensory Impairments
WHO AFRO is organising an online session to discuss the new WHA 78 resolution on integrated care for sensory impairments. The webinar will introduce key regional challenges, share practical tools, and highlight experiences from countries…
Interview with Mirko Baur, President of Deafblind International (DbI)
In a recent conversation with Empreinte RDC Mag, Bob and Gracia Kabashi of inDicaPéd discuss their mission to advance inclusion for people with disabilities in the Democratic Republic of Congo through education, advocacy, and community…
2025 Jones Memorial Lecture — “From Deaf Shame to Deaf Same”
The University of Alberta invites the community to attend the 2025 Jones Memorial Lecture, featuring Wissam Constantin presenting “From Deaf Shame to Deaf Same.”Event DetailsDate: Thursday, October 30, 2025Lecture and Q&A: 7:00 p.m.Reception: 8:00 p.m.…