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Cultural, creative works by women with disabilities showcased in Paris

20 September 2024

An exhibition featuring cultural and creative works by women with disabilities opens in Paris on Sept. 3, coinciding with the atmosphere surrounding the 2024 Paris Paralympics. The "Beautiful Crafts Workshop Blossoming in Paris" exhibition, displaying nearly 300...

RI honors equal rights leaders at centennial

2 June 2023 | All news

By Wang Yanfang Intro: Rehabilitation International (RI) bestowed "Outstanding Achievement Awards" on three organizations and presented "Centennial Contribution Awards" to 100 representatives and organizations in recognition of their extraordinary contributions to the...

Zhang Haidi attends RI executive committee conference

2 June 2023 | All news

By Wang Yanfang Intro: The executive committee of Rehabilitation International (RI) held its 2023 spring conference in Beijing on May 19, 2023. Zhang Haidi, president of RI and chairperson of the China Disabled Persons’ Federation (CDPF), presided over the meeting and...

Chinese state councilor calls for global actions on disability

22 May 2023 | All news

Chinese State Councilor Shen Yiqin Sunday called on the international community to join hands and take concerted actions regarding disability. Shen made the remarks at the opening ceremony of the Rehabilitation International Centennial Celebration, which took place in...

RI Asia&Pacific Region Greeting Card/Poster Contest

10 May 2023 | All news, From The Field, Newsletters, Press Releases, Recent Reports

In conjunction with the RI Centenary Celebrations, Asia and the Pacific Region organized a Contest for its Members to design a greeting card or poster to honor the occasion. A total of 22 designs was submitted from the Region and judged by a panel of five RI senior...

Laureates of the Rehabilitation International Award for Outstanding Achievements 2023

28 April 2023 | Africa Fund, All news, Applications, Commission on Leisure, Event, From The Field, Global Disability Development Fund, Location, Media Archive, Meetings & Events, Members, New York, New Zealand, Newsletters, Position paper, Press Releases, Recent Reports, Recreation and Physical Activity, RI Award for Outstanding Achievements, RI In The News, Spotlight, Statements, Working Commissions, World Congress

In 2019, RI aiming to draw more attention to disability affairs and inspire greater contributions to a more equal, inclusive, and accessible society worldwide, initiated the Rehabilitation International Award for Outstanding Achievements, recognizing individuals...

RI Announces Award Winners of the RI Centennial Award for Significant Contribution

28 April 2023 | Africa Fund, All news, Applications, Commission on Leisure, Event, Featured Hero Slider, Featured Projects, From The Field, Global Disability Development Fund, Media Archive, Meetings & Events, Members, Newsletters, Position paper, Press Releases, Recent Reports, Recreation and Physical Activity, RI In The News

On the occasion of RI’s centennial anniversary, we have announced the RI Centennial Award of Significant Contributions that will be presented in conjunction with our Centennial Anniversary Celebrations that will take place in Beijing, China from May 20 to 23, 2023,...

Zhang Haidi delivers speech at 10th APFSD

6 April 2023 | All news

Intro: Zhang Haidi, president of Rehabilitation International and chairperson of the China Disabled Persons’ Federation, delivered a keynote speech during the 10th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD), held in Bangkok, Thailand, from March 27-30,...

France hosts 10th International Abilympics

3 April 2023 | All news

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...

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