About Persons with Disabilities
Division for Social Policy and Development:
Focal Point on Disability Issues
The Division for Social Policy and
Development of the United Nations Secretariat in New
York is the focal point within the United Nations system on matters relating to
disability. It is also the focal point for activities related to global social
development, to youth, older persons and the family.
The Division's programme on Disabled Persons deals with promotion, monitoring and
evaluating the implementation of the World Programme of Action
and the Standard Rules. In addition it prepares publications
and acts as a clearing-house for information on disability issues; promotes national,
regional and international programmes and activities; provides support to Governments and
non-governmental organizations; gives substantial support to technical co-operation
projects and activities.
The Division for Social Policy and Development works closely with major international
non-governmental organizations dealing with disability issues and supports technical
co-operation activities which are jointly prepared with them. In addition, the Division
organizes or collaborates in international expert meetings on disability matters.
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