Disability in Azerbaijan
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This page has curated news from Azerbaijan. There are a total of 7 links.
Highlights
In Culture, Entertainment and Media:
The catwalk with a difference: adaptive fashion comes to Azerbaijan. “An enterprising student and a designer want to make attractive clothes that disabled people can wear – and model too” (2022, the Guardian)
In Economics and Social Protection:
Azerbaijan sees significant drop in disability pensioners: What's behind the change?
“In January 2019, there were 390,100 recipients of disability pensions. By January 2024, this number had fallen to 258,700.” (Sep, JAM News)
Contents
- Assistive Technology
- Climate Crisis and Environment
- Culture, Entertainment and Media
- Economics and Social Protection
- Policy and Rights
Assistive Technology
How WHO is supporting Azerbaijan in improving rehabilitation and assistive technology services (2022, WHO)
Climate Crisis and Environment
Conference of Parties (COP)
Accessible infrastructure at COP29 for inclusive participation Organizers have a core commitment to ensure inclusivity and accessibility:
“To achieve this, the COP29 Azerbaijan Operating Company for the first time in COP history will provide sign language interpretation services at the COP29 Plenary Hall. The Baku Stadium will also have an audio induction system for individuals with hearing and speech impairments. Sign language interpreters will be on hand to facilitate accessibility during sessions and panel discussions.” (Oct, Report)
Culture, Entertainment and Media
The catwalk with a difference: adaptive fashion comes to Azerbaijan. “An enterprising student and a designer want to make attractive clothes that disabled people can wear – and model too” (2022, the Guardian)
Economics and Social Protection
Social Protection
Azerbaijan sees significant drop in disability pensioners: What's behind the change?
“In January 2019, there were 390,100 recipients of disability pensions. By January 2024, this number had fallen to 258,700.” (Sep, JAM News)
Policy and Rights
CRPD experts review of Azerbaijan: Recognise as Positive the Approval of Azerbaijan’s Inclusive Education Programme, Raise Questions on Accessible Public Transport and on Risk and Emergency Plans (Mar, OHCHR)
30th Session of the CRPD Committee (Mar, OHCHR)
A chance for a better life: restoring justice for people with disabilities in Azerbaijan. Profile of an profile providing legal aid. (Jan, EU Neighbours East)