[Webinar Invitation] Join the CentreForHumanRights on 31 July 2024 from ⏰ 14:00 - 15:30 for a webinar on emergency deinstitutionalisation of persons with disabilities during situations of risk and humanitarian emergencies, including conflict Zoom link: zoom.us/j/97479029935

On July 12th 2024, the Supreme Court of Spain upheld CCHR's right to expose psychiatric abuse, rejecting claims by the Spanish Society of Psychiatry that their materials damaged its reputation, affirming CCHR's significant role in democratic discourse. cchrint.org/2024/07/19/spa…

Celebrating Impact of #WhatWENeed 2023 Campaign! Explore how TCI's annual campaign drives advocacy & builds bridges with its members and learn more about the journey of campaign Click here to read: whatweneed.tci-global.org/wp-content/upl… Thanks to our members for participating in the campaign

With much sorrow, we say good bye to Adolf Ratzka, one of the founders of ENIL and a pioneer of Independent Living in Europe. Adolf was recently struggling with poor health, lost his life in a tragic accident on 21 July. Rest in power, dear Adolf 🖤 (Photo: Helena Berzelius)

Webinar Alert! As part of GCDI CentreForHumanRights is organizing a webinar on "Emergency deinstitutionalization of persons with disabilities in situations of risk and humanitarian emergencies, including conflicts" on 31st July at 2 PM SAST. Register now: bit.ly/3SfwVBE

As #DisabilityPrideMonth ends, we highlight the monumental work of Aaina by Bapu Trust Trainings Dr. Gitika Talwar reflects on the role that it played in the mental health movement in India — and also recollects the late Dr. Bhargavi Davar’s contributions to Aaina. (1)

Happening today! As part of GCDI CentreForHumanRights is organizing a webinar on "Emergency deinstitutionalization of persons with disabilities in situations of risk and humanitarian emergencies, including conflicts" on 31st July at 2 PM SAST Register now: bit.ly/3SfwVBE

Meet Mr. Thomas a fellow psychosocial Disability expert. I was glad to share room with him as we attended an online training by TCI-Global and CAMH Pune organized by Triumph Uganda Mental Health Support Program that took place on 24th July, 2024 and 30th July, 2024. On the Topic: Community Inclusion.

A multistakeholder workshop hosted by @kenyaredcrossnyeri to pilot an inclusive community based psychosocial support approach TCI-Global International Disability Alliance (IDA) @UDPK Macharia Njoroge

Marking August 6 as Memorial Day remembering the ‘martyrs’ and victims of mental health system, who lost their lives in #Erwadi fire tragedy. May we live to see a world free of institutions, in all their shapes and forms. Upholding our faith in the #CRPD and the human spirit!

Today, at the 31st Session of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities #CRPD at United Nations Geneva, we remember the life of Sir Robert Martin. Thank you, on behalf of the GCDI: TCI-Global Validity Foundation ENIL Disability Rights International CentreForHumanRights International Disability Alliance (IDA)

It is crucial to educate both the public and policymakers about the importance of including youth with disabilities in climate action. Awareness campaigns can highlight the contributions of young people with disabilities and the need for their involvement.

◆法務省法制審議会民法（成年後見等関係）部会における全国「精神病」者集団ヒアリング 日時：2024年9月2日（月曜） moj.go.jp/shingi1/housei… 改めて成年後見制度の解体・廃止を主張します。民法改正の大詰めになりますので、応援よろしくお願いします。 #成年後見　#成年後見制度

A society that fails to value community, connection, mutual care & deep belonging, is a society that is facing away from the essence of what it means to be human. In such a cold & callous place, an epidemic of acute distress will surely ensue. - paraphrasing Dr. Gabor Maté

Join us in celebrating the 2nd anniversary of the UN Guidelines on Deinstitutionalization! Watch the session organized by the CRPD Committee on August 28th at 15:00 hrs (Geneva) Click here to watch: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1i/k…

TCI’s President Robinah Alambuya honoring the incredible contributions of Dr. Bhargavi V, towards inclusion of persons with psychosocial disabilities & her tireless advocacy around desinstitutionalization at CRPD Committee's event marking second anniversary of UN DI Guidelines.

TCI as part of GCDI's web series “From Words to Practice”Thematic workshops on Guidelines on Deinstitutionalization, including in Emergencies" is organizing webinar on "Access to mainstream services on equal basis” on Sep 19th at 4:30 PM IST Register now: bit.ly/3MvCHvC