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L’Arche at the United Nations
Ten delegates from L’Arche will be attending the UN 17th Session Of The Conference Of States Parties To The CRPD (COSP17)! This conference is a key time of meetings where global representatives, including those from L’Arche, share experiences and learnings from around the world and discuss how we can all work together to make sure everyone’s dignity and rights are protected and that everyone has opportunities and community.
Follow along, as Nick Herd, a valued member of L’Arche, makes history as the first person with an intellectual disability invited by the UN to live blog for UN News.
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