Forced displacement in the world is reaching alarming figures with more than 120 million displaced people.
The refugees with Disabled people are undoubtedly one of the most invisible groups and face the greatest risks of suffering discrimination and exclusion, facing numerous barriers to effectively exercise their rights and access the services and resources necessary to guarantee their inclusion, autonomy, empowerment and significant participation in host countries.
Aware of this reality, the ONCE FOUNDATION, CERMIthe CERMI Women Foundation and UNHCR UNHCR will celebrate the December 11, 2024 a meeting whose purpose is to foster ties of cooperation and identify the necessary elements for a future framework of collaboration between disability and international protection entities, seeking a positive impact on refugees with disabilities.
This is the first meeting that will take place in our country in which it will be addressed. the intersectionality between disability and refugeand we would love it if you could reserve this date in your diary.
The event will take place on Wednesday, December 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., at the ONCE Foundation assembly hall (C/ Sebastián Herrera, 15. Madrid).
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