World Disabled Union (WDU) Participates in COSP19 at the United Nations

As part of the activities of the 19th Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP19), held at the United Nations Headquarters, the World Disabled Union (WDU) participated with an official delegation consisting of the President of the Union, Mr. Metin Senturk, and the Union’s Legal Advisor, Mr. Cihangir Karabiyik and Mr. Rizwan Ahmed Lodhi Board member of World Disabled Union (WDU) Participates in COSP19 at the United Nations

As part of the activities of the 19th Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP19), held at the United Nations Headquarters, the World Disabled Union (WDU) participated with an official delegation consisting of the President of the Union, Mr. Metin Senturk, and the Union’s Legal Advisor, Mr. Cihangir Karabiyik and Mr. Rizwan Ahmed Lodhi Board member

The WDU delegation attended the opening ceremony and participated in several accompanying events and meetings focused on disability rights, accessibility, and inclusion.

During the conference, Mr. Metin Senturk delivered a speech highlighting the important role of the World Disabled Union in promoting the inclusion of persons with disabilities within societies. He explained the Union’s initiatives in issuing WDU certifications for disability-friendly facilities and accessible cities, which encourage governments and institutions to accelerate environmental accessibility and urban adaptation efforts.

Mr. Senturk also presented an overview of the Union’s ongoing activities, including awareness lectures, educational workshops, and specialized training programs aimed at improving understanding and interaction with persons with disabilities in all circumstances.

At the conclusion of his speech, he called upon governments and international organizations to intensify efforts toward creating fully accessible environments and infrastructures that guarantee equality, dignity, and social inclusion for persons with disabilities worldwide.

The participation of WDU in COSP19 reflects the Union continue commitment to advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities and strengthening international cooperation in building inclusive and accessible communities around the world.

The WDU delegation attended the opening ceremony and participated in several accompanying events and meetings focused on disability rights, accessibility, and inclusion.

During the conference, Mr. Metin Senturk delivered a speech highlighting the important role of the World Disabled Union in promoting the inclusion of persons with disabilities within societies. He explained the Union’s initiatives in issuing WDU certifications for disability-friendly facilities and accessible cities, which encourage governments and institutions to accelerate environmental accessibility and urban adaptation efforts.

Mr. Senturk also presented an overview of the Union’s ongoing activities, including awareness lectures, educational workshops, and specialized training programs aimed at improving understanding and interaction with persons with disabilities in all circumstances.

At the conclusion of his speech, he called upon governments and international organizations to intensify efforts toward creating fully accessible environments and infrastructures that guarantee equality, dignity, and social inclusion for persons with disabilities worldwide.

The participation of WDU in COSP19 reflects the Union continue commitment to advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities and strengthening international cooperation in building inclusive and accessible communities around the world.