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The image depicts a scene of destruction and displacement, in Palestine. In the foreground, there are several people, including: 1. A woman in a wheelchair being pushed by another person wearing a red shirt and white hat. 2. A young man wearing a blue and red shirt standing nearby. 3. A woman wearing a black hijab standing to the right. Behind them, there is extensive damage to buildings and infrastructure. A large building appears to have collapsed or been destroyed, with rubble and debris scattered around it. The surrounding area shows signs of destruction, with partially standing walls and damaged buildings visible. The scene suggests that these individuals are civilians fleeing or moving through an area that has seen significant destruction, possibly due to conflict. The presence of the wheelchair suggests that they may be assisting vulnerable individuals to evacuate or move through the affected area. The image conveys a sense of hardship and the human impact of destruction, whether from war or other causes. The report highlights the challenges faced by civilians in such situations, particularly those with limited mobility.

7 October: UN experts call for end of violence and accountability after year of human loss and suffering and blatant disregard for international law

October 10, 2024

GENEVA – Marking the Hamas attack on 7 October 2023, the Israeli attack against the Palestinian population in Gaza that followed and consequent expansion of violence to the rest of the occupied Palestinian territory and other countries in the region, UN experts* today recalled the unbearable human cost of this escalation and reiterated the immediate need […]

This image shows Dr. Heba Hagras and the Deputy Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan standing in front of the official government seal and flag, in the presidential building of Kyrgyzstan. The seal on the wall is the national emblem of Kyrgyzstan. It features a golden eagle with spread wings, mountains, a sun, and text in the Kyrgyz language. To the left of the seal is the national flag of Kyrgyzstan, which is red with a yellow sun design in the center. In the foreground are two people: 1. Dr. Heba Hagras in a wheelchair, wearing a light blue jacket and black pants. 2. The Deputy Prime Minister standing next to her, wearing a dark suit. They are posing for an official photo. The image conveys a sense of formal diplomacy or official government business, related to international relations and disability rights.

During her official visit to Kyrgyzstan Heba Hagrass meets with Edel Bayslov, Deputy Prime Minister, and discusses improving the living conditions of persons with disabilities in the Republic

September 27, 2024

During her official visit to Kyrgyzstan Heba Hegras meets with Edel Bayslov, Deputy Prime Minister, and discusses improving the living conditions of persons with disabilities in the Republic Dr. Heba Hegras, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, met with Edel Bayslov, Deputy Prime Minister, during her official visit to Kyrgyzstan, […]

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UN expert on rights of persons with disabilities to visit Kyrgyzstan

September 21, 2024

GENEVA – The UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities, Heba Hagrass, will conduct an official visit to Kyrgyzstan from 23 September to 3 October 2024. Hagrass will examine laws, policies and measures the Government is taking to protect and promote the rights of persons with disabilities in the country. The visit is […]

A diverse group of individuals is seated around a large conference table in a formal meeting room. Each person has a microphone and some have nameplates indicating their affiliations, such as "IDA," "Arab States League," and "State of Palestine." The atmosphere suggests a high-level discussion or diplomatic meeting, with various languages being accommodated, as indicated by the labeled glass partition in the background.

Heba Hagrass demanded an immediate cessation of the war in Gaza

During a speech at the United Nations, Heba Hagrass demanded an immediate cessation of the war in Gaza, as Israeli military operations have turned the lives of disabled individuals there into a living hell. The tragedy of Hashem Ghazal, the spiritual father of the deaf in Gaza, and his family, all of whom are deaf, […]

an elderly man in a wheelchair, smiling and holding his glasses. There is a person standing behind him, wearing a teal medical uniform, suggesting they might be a caregiver or healthcare professional. The setting appears to be outdoors, possibly at a healthcare facility or a park.

As global emergencies proliferate, older persons must not be left behind: UN experts

GENEVA (14 June 2024) – UN experts said today the need for a paradigm shift in global emergency responses is clearer than ever, amid new conflicts characterised by disregard for civilian lives, disasters exacerbated by climate change, and the threat and continued impacts of pandemics. Such crises amplify the risks faced by older persons, and expose them to […]

At the conference room of the United Nations in New York, Heba Hagrass is center stage on the microphone. She's a white woman with short and light hair and uses a wheelchair. Behind her, at the highest part of the stage, are a man and two women sitting.

Heba Hagrass : the inclusion and participation of persons with disabilities in the Sustainable Development Goals one of my thematic priorities

In her speech at the opening session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP-17), Heba Hagrass stated: “I look forward with hope to the summit of the future and the inclusion and participation of persons with disabilities in the Sustainable Development Goals as one of […]