"Disability Issues"

#11828012

2 December 2024

A poignant moment occurs during a demonstration for the rights of people with disabilities in Munich, Germany, on October 25, 2024. The event, organized by the Disability Advisory Council of Munich at Odeonsplatz, coincides with efforts to raise awareness about disability rights as part of the UN's International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3. This international observance, promoted by the United Nations since 1992, is observed with varying degrees of success around the world. The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of persons with disabilities. It also seeks to increase awareness of gains to be derived from the integration of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic, and cultural life.

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#11828013

2 December 2024

A poignant moment occurs during a demonstration for the rights of people with disabilities in Munich, Germany, on October 25, 2024. The event, organized by the Disability Advisory Council of Munich at Odeonsplatz, coincides with efforts to raise awareness about disability rights as part of the UN's International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3. This international observance, promoted by the United Nations since 1992, is observed with varying degrees of success around the world. The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of persons with disabilities. It also seeks to increase awareness of gains to be derived from the integration of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic, and cultural life.

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#11828014

2 December 2024

A poignant moment occurs during a demonstration for the rights of people with disabilities in Munich, Germany, on October 25, 2024. The event, organized by the Disability Advisory Council of Munich at Odeonsplatz, coincides with efforts to raise awareness about disability rights as part of the UN's International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3. This international observance, promoted by the United Nations since 1992, is observed with varying degrees of success around the world. The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of persons with disabilities. It also seeks to increase awareness of gains to be derived from the integration of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic, and cultural life.

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#11828015

2 December 2024

A poignant moment occurs during a demonstration for the rights of people with disabilities in Munich, Germany, on October 25, 2024. The event, organized by the Disability Advisory Council of Munich at Odeonsplatz, coincides with efforts to raise awareness about disability rights as part of the UN's International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3. This international observance, promoted by the United Nations since 1992, is observed with varying degrees of success around the world. The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of persons with disabilities. It also seeks to increase awareness of gains to be derived from the integration of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic, and cultural life.

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#11812000

26 November 2024

WARSAW, POLAND - NOVEMBER 19: An elderly lady walking up the stairs from an underground passage in front of Warsaw's Palace of Culture and Science, on November 19, 2024 in Warsaw, Poland.

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#11811194

26 November 2024

Members of the Korea Parents' Network for People with Disabilities stage the first day of their hunger strike in front of the National Assembly in Yeouido, on November 26, 2024, in Seoul, South Korea. Participants hold signs reading 'Expand residential services--this is a matter of survival!' while chanting slogans to demand an increased budget for developmental disability support in 2025. Around 100 people attend the protest, which also features a cultural event commemorating the 100th Tuesday rally, amplifying the intensity of their advocacy.

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#11811195

26 November 2024

Members of the Korea Parents' Network for People with Disabilities stage the first day of their hunger strike in front of the National Assembly in Yeouido, on November 26, 2024, in Seoul, South Korea. Participants hold signs reading 'Expand residential services--this is a matter of survival!' while chanting slogans to demand an increased budget for developmental disability support in 2025. Around 100 people attend the protest, which also features a cultural event commemorating the 100th Tuesday rally, amplifying the intensity of their advocacy.

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#11811196

26 November 2024

Members of the Korea Parents' Network for People with Disabilities stage the first day of their hunger strike in front of the National Assembly in Yeouido, on November 26, 2024, in Seoul, South Korea. Participants hold signs reading 'Expand residential services--this is a matter of survival!' while chanting slogans to demand an increased budget for developmental disability support in 2025. Around 100 people attend the protest, which also features a cultural event commemorating the 100th Tuesday rally, amplifying the intensity of their advocacy.

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#11811199

26 November 2024

Members of the Korea Parents' Network for People with Disabilities stage the first day of their hunger strike in front of the National Assembly in Yeouido, on November 26, 2024, in Seoul, South Korea. Participants hold signs reading 'Expand residential services--this is a matter of survival!' while chanting slogans to demand an increased budget for developmental disability support in 2025. Around 100 people attend the protest, which also features a cultural event commemorating the 100th Tuesday rally, amplifying the intensity of their advocacy.

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#11811193

26 November 2024

Members of the Korea Parents' Network for People with Disabilities perform the symbolic 'five-body prostration' protest in front of the National Assembly in Yeouido, in Seoul, South Korea, on November 26, 2024. This act is part of their ongoing hunger strike, demanding increased support for developmental disabilities and a budget expansion for 2025. Around 100 participants lie on the ground, emphasizing the urgency of their call for action.

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#11811197

26 November 2024

Members of the Korea Parents' Network for People with Disabilities perform the symbolic 'five-body prostration' protest in front of the National Assembly in Yeouido, in Seoul, South Korea, on November 26, 2024. This act is part of their ongoing hunger strike, demanding increased support for developmental disabilities and a budget expansion for 2025. Around 100 participants lie on the ground, emphasizing the urgency of their call for action.

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#11811198

26 November 2024

Members of the Korea Parents' Network for People with Disabilities perform the symbolic 'five-body prostration' protest in front of the National Assembly in Yeouido, in Seoul, South Korea, on November 26, 2024. This act is part of their ongoing hunger strike, demanding increased support for developmental disabilities and a budget expansion for 2025. Around 100 participants lie on the ground, emphasizing the urgency of their call for action.

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#11811200

26 November 2024

Members of the Korea Parents' Network for People with Disabilities perform the symbolic 'five-body prostration' protest in front of the National Assembly in Yeouido, in Seoul, South Korea, on November 26, 2024. This act is part of their ongoing hunger strike, demanding increased support for developmental disabilities and a budget expansion for 2025. Around 100 participants lie on the ground, emphasizing the urgency of their call for action.

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#11740639

4 November 2024

The protest march for more disability rights starts at Odeonsplatz. Numerous people in wheelchairs are present. On October 25, 2024, in Munich, Germany, the Disability Advisory Council of Munich hosts a demonstration at Odeonsplatz to advocate for the rights of people with disabilities. This event highlights the importance of implementing the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and promotes inclusion as a fundamental human right. Eight specialized working groups focus on various aspects such as work, education, mobility, and support services, dedicating years to addressing the needs and rights of individuals with disabilities. The demonstration aims to raise awareness and foster a dialogue about accessibility and equality within society.

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#11628052

1 October 2024

A homeless man on a wheelchair is seen on a street in Manhattan, New York City, United States of America on July 14th, 2024.

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#11628053

1 October 2024

A homeless man on a wheelchair is seen on a street in Manhattan, New York City, United States of America on July 14th, 2024.

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