Category: Disability Rights

A guest speaker in the studio, writing notes.

Disability Rights
Humanitarian Action

Let’s Talk about COVID-19 and disability

Colin Allen Portrait — Colin Allen

Disability Rights
General

New Ambassador for Light for the World

A young boy is washing his hand from a water canister that is fixated on wood. — Child washing hands in Mozambique.

Disability Rights
Humanitarian Action

In the coronavirus crisis, people with disabilities face higher risks

Nurse Julia explaining the medication to her patient © Light for the World — Júlia Vasco is a nurse in the outskirts of Beira. She is worried she might spread COVID-19 to her four children.

Disability Rights
Humanitarian Action

Leaving no one behind during the COVID 19 outbreak

Yetnebersh Nigussie speaks into a microphone at a conference. She is wearing a blue blazer and a white T-shirt. — Yetnebersh Nigussie became World Economic Forum Young Global Leader. The Forum of Young Global Leaders is an independent non-profit foundation established by Klaus Schwab of the World Economic Forum. It brings together outstanding individuals for a five-year, personalized leadership program. Young Global Leaders lead governments and over 500 companies, are holders of Nobel Prizes and Academy Awards, and they serve as UN Special Ambassadors. © Light for the World

Disability Rights

Yetnebersh Nigussie becomes a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader

A European Man in a grey T-Shirt sits in between young meen wearing green T-Shirts.

Disability Rights
Humanitarian Action

Being a Refugee with a Disability

A group of six young individuals are playing basketball. One of them is passing the ball to the other person.

Disability Rights

Paralympics: Sports as a tool for empowerment

Eye Health
Disability Rights

How to make healthcare truly inclusive

Disability Rights

Community-Based Rehabilitation: A quick guide

Disability Rights

Her Abilities Award