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Monday, January 05, 2009
Comhlámh's First Wednesday Debate at Bewley's
Comhlámh's next First Wednesday Debate at Bewley's Cafe Theatre (Grafton Street) is on 7th January at 6.15 - 7.45pm. The title of the debate is:
'Will the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities really make a difference? '.
Everybody is welcome. Early arrival is advised as spaces are available on a first come first served basis only. Come along and get involved or just find out about and debate the issues over a cuppa!
The most comprehensive statement of disabled people’s rights forms the content of the brand new UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). It is simply the most important event in global disability rights ever.
The first UN Convention of the twenty-first century, it passed into force in May 2008. By the middle of September 2008, it had been ratified by thirty-seven countries, from Australia to Hungary, from Jamaica to Thailand.
The CRPD has the legal and moral force to bring about real and positive changes in the lives of people with disabilities. But will it bring about these changes? Will it really make a difference? Come and find out for yourself on January 7th!
Speakers:
- Dr. Gerard Quinn, Director, Centre for Disability Law and Policy NUI Galway School of Law
- Donal Toolan, Disability Rights Activist
- Chaired by Fergus Finlay *CEO, Barnardos
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