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Exchanging between world regions: Communalities and differences

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Understanding the communalities and differences persons with disabilities may encounter when it comes to employment in different countries and learning how entities in different world regions support them is vital in ensuring persons with disabilities are included in the world of work. This session will feature speakers to share the situation in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, the Arab States, and Latin America.

International Sign interpretation and live captioning in English, French, Spanish and Arabic are provided.

Panelists

Rasak Adekoya
Programme Development Advisor on Economic Empowerment, Sightsavers
Marilena di Coste
Founder and CEO, The Butterfly Inclusive Employment Ecosystem
Gabriel Marcolongo
Founder & CEO, Incluyeme
Hisayo Katsui
Professor in Disability Studies, University of Helsinki and Leader of Research by the Asian Productivity Organization

Moderator

Natalia Privee
Adviser
International Organisation of Employers (IOE)