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May 23, 2008
"It' about ability"-Booklet for children
The following information was obtained from the mailing list of "Disability and Development" with a cooperation of the publisher, Mr. Soya Mori.
One of UNICEF's first priorities in regard to the CRPD will be working with UN and civil society partners to create awareness and empower children, parent associations and other organizations to use the Convention as an advocacy tool.
The Victor Pineda Foundation and the German National Committee for UNICEF provided the funding to realize this project. The Special Olympics and Save the Children (UK and Sweden) provided space to consult with children at organized events.
Together with its partners, UNICEF will also support data collection and research, and will provide technical assistance in the review of national legislation to ensure they are in compliance with the CRPD's principles.
“The inclusion of children with disabilities is not a charitable act but a matter of rights,” said UNICEF Director of Programmes Nicholas Alipui. “Empowering and enabling children makes them less vulnerable to violence, abuse and exploitation.”
'It’s about ability'
http://www.unicef.org/files/ItsAboutAbility.pdf
The event also marked another special occasion, as UNICEF presented a child-friendly version of the CRPD called 'It’s About Ability: An explanation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities'.
The child-friendly booklet is part of a collaborative effort involving UN partners, Save the Children and disabled people’s organizations. The booklet was developed by UNICEF and the Victor Pineda Foundation, which works with new media to inspire people with disabilities.
“It’s about ability. That’s what it’s about,” said disability activist Victor Pineda. “Hopefully I can inspire other kids with this book to understand all the things that they can do and to help them understand the promises that have been given to them.”
'It's About Ability' will be distributed together with a set of educational materials, currently under development, which are to be used by youth leaders, peer educators, teachers and community workers.
“We must convince more and more nations, organizations and individuals to join this cause,” said Secretary-General Ban.
http://www.unicef.org/doublepublish/index_43931.html
Posted by jicafriends at May 23, 2008 11:38 AM