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Nguyen, who has autism, attends a class specifically tailored to his needs at the Da Nang Inclusive Education Resource Centre in Viet Nam. Such centres were set up to help children prepare for admission to inclusive mainstream schools. © UNICEF/Viet Nam/2012/Bisin
CHAPTER 7 AN AGENDA FOR ACTION The nations of the world have repeatedly affirmed their commitment to building more inclusive societies. As a result, the situation of many children with disabilities and their families has improved. Progress has varied between and within countries, however. Too many children with disabilities continue to face barriers to their participation in the civic, social and cultural affairs of their communities. This is true in situations that may be considered normal as well as during humanitarian crises. The following recommendations apply equally urgently in humanitarian situations, and their application in that context is detailed in Chapter 5. Realizing the promise of equity through inclusion will require action in the areas and by the actors identified below and throughout this report. Ratify and implement the Conventions The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) provide detailed guidance for the development of inclusive societies. As this year began, 127 countries and the European Union had ratified the CRPD and 193 had ratified the CRC. They have thus shown a commitment to all their citizens. Others have yet to join the global movement that these countries represent. Ratification alone will not be enough. The process of honouring commitments in practice will require effort on the part of national governments, local authorities, employers, disabled people’s organizations and parents’ associations. In addition, international organizations and donors can align their assistance with these international instruments. Making good on the promises of the Conventions will require not only diligent enforcement but also rigorous monitoring and an unflagging commitment by all to accountability and adaptation. Fight discrimination Discrimination lies at the root of many of the challenges confronted by children with disabilities and their families. The principles of equal rights and non-discrimination should be reflected in law and policy and need to be complemented by efforts to enhance awareness of disability among the general public, starting with those who provide essential services for children in such fields as health, education and protection. To this end, international agencies and their government and community partners can increase efforts to provide officials and public servants at all levels of seniority with a deeper understanding of the rights, capacities and challenges of children with disabilities so that policymakers and service providers are able to prevail against prejudice – be it society’s or their own. When communities are accepting of disability as part of human diversity, when generic systems like education and recreation are available and inclusive, and when parents are not forced to AN AGENDA FOR ACTION 75
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THE STATE OF THE WORLD’S CHILDREN
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THE STATE OF THE WORLD’S CHILDREN
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FOREWORD Is there a child who does
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FOCUS Violence against children wit
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Reports such
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Under the Convention on the Rights
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People with disabilities are becomi
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Education is the key to stopping th
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CHAPTER 2 FUNDAMENTALS OF INCLUSION
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An inclusive kindergarten in Nizhny
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Assistive technology products Categ
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We need to make media more accessib
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TABLE 8 WOmEN Countries and areas L
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TABLE 9 CHILd pROTECTION Countries
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TABLE 9 CHILd pROTECTION Countries
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TABLE 10 THE RATE OF pROGRESS Count
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TABLE 11 AdOLESCENTS Countries and
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TABLE 14 EARLy CHILdHOOd dEVELOpmEN
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