Participants presenting at the 2013 Forum
Images from the 2013 GPcwd Forum

2013 GPcwd Forum 

The second Forum of the GPcwd, 24 September 2013, was strategically planned to accommodate the presence of partners in New York to attend the High Level Meeting of the General Assembly on Disability and Development (HLMDD). Over 270 members from 41 countries attended a one-day meeting which showcased the achievements of the four Task Forces 2012-2013 as well as one newly approved Task Force on ECD, displayed successful examples of national partnerships, reviewed and agreed on GPcwd's mission structure as well as announced the establishment of the Youth Council. Partners further brainstormed on what can be done to effectively influence the Post-2015 Development Agenda, and began to map out strategic resource requirements. This included organizational structure, funding and thematic actions for 2013-2015 to ensure children with disabilities are included in the Post-2015 Development Agenda.

Partners further supported suggestions for additional Task Forces on Physical Activity & NCDs; Child Protection; Access to Health; Leadership & Mentoring for Children and Young Girls with Disabilities; and Adolescents & Transition to Work. 

The one-day Forum concluded with an evening reception sponsored by UNICEF and the UN Partnership on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNPRPD) featuring the launch of the publication, “Towards and Inclusive and Accessible Future for All”, and closed with an inspirational performance by 16-year old Phuong Anh from Viet Nam, who is known as ‘Crystal’.
2013 Final Report 
Cover of 2013 Forum Report

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word version 
Agenda and planning documents for the Forum:
  1. Agenda 
  2. Administrative note - pdf - word 
  3. Activity Report - September 2012 – August 2013 - pdf - word 
  4. Action Plan Consultation - pdf - word 
  5. Panel Discussion Informational Poster 
  6. List of participants - pdf - excel
  7. Photos from the Forum - Google Photos