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France hosts 10th International Abilympics

3 April 2023

Intro: The 10th International Abilympics, one of the world's largest competitions for people with disabilities, was held in Metz, France, on March 24 and 25, 2023. The award ceremony of the massage contest during the 10th International Abilympics in Metz, France, on...

Xinhua: Radio, sports can help people achieve their potential: UN chief

23 February 2018 | All news, RI In The News

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Tuesday that radio is a powerful, low-cost communication tool that reaches the widest global audience while also connecting people to grassroots sports within communities. "It can unite and empower communities and give voice...

Press Release: RI President Speaks in High level UN Panel

7 February 2018 | All news, New York, Press Releases

RI Global: Office of Communications Contact: Adrian Brune, +1 347-759-9501 RI President Speaks in High level UN Panel for First Address to Body 18 January 2018, New York, NY – Haidi Zhang, President of Rehabilitation International, spoke out strongly on the need to...

Press Release: Zhang Haidi delivers keynote speech at UN Commission for Social Development event

7 February 2018 | All news, Press Releases

RI Global: Office of Communications Contact: Adrian Brune, +1 347-759-9501 Championing the rights of people with disabilities in China and around the world was one of the many topics discussed at a panel event during the annual UN Commission for Social Development in...

Xinhua: China to improve care for impoverished severely disabled people

29 January 2018 | Recent Reports, RI In The News

China will offer care services for severely disabled people aged over 16 to help lift their families out of poverty, according to a new government plan. Jointly released by the China Disabled Person's Federation (CDPF), the State Council Leading Group Office of...

Global Times: The evolving concept of disability

29 January 2018 | Recent Reports, RI In The News

By László G. LOVÁSZY Last December the world celebrated the 11th anniversary of the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). As a (Hungarian) member of the UNCRPD Committee, my job is to scrutinize the implementation of the...

RI Global Newsletter, January 2018: New Year, New Goals

23 January 2018 | All news, Newsletters

RI Global Newsletter, January 2018 New Year, New Goals View this email in your browser RI Global President Zhang Haidi visits Alpha Special Education School in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia during the annual meeting. RI Global January 2018 Newsletter New Year, New Goals for...

China Daily: Sports have ‘decisive significance’ for disabled

17 January 2018 | All news, Recent Reports, RI In The News

Inspiring performances at recent para-sports events are promoting sports participation among disabled people. The world tuned in to watch top athletes challenge human limits at the IAAF World Championships this month in the United Kingdom. But in July, at the same...

CGTN: Disabled boy’s ‘Olympic dream’ finally comes true

17 January 2018 | All news, RI In The News

Yan Yuhong, a 15-year-old boy from China, looks no different to other young people, but since he was born, he has suffered from paralysis and needs a wheelchair to get around. However, his story is touching and has inspired lots of people in China. On the first day of...

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