UN in India steps up disability inclusion

From heads of agencies to human resources officers, staff at all levels of United Nations India have been undergoing training to help the Organization deliver on its promises of disability inclusion.

Over a week at the end of September, more than 70 UN staff participated in training and orientation sessions as part of efforts to raise awareness about disability and make the UN system and workplaces more accessible.

The International Labour Organization (ILO), in collaboration with the UN Resident Coordinator, hosted the week-long inter-agency programme at UN House in New Delhi.

Interactive training courses and sessions were held with heads of agencies, members of the operations management team, human resource officers and disability focal points.

The training for each group of staff was different, tailored to their needs. For heads of agencies, the training focused on the barriers faced by persons with disabilities and what steps the UN can take to remove those barriers to become employer of choice for persons with disabilities.

The training is part of UN in India’s efforts to implement the recently endorsed joint Non-Discrimination Statement on Employment of Persons with Disabilities. 

This commits UN agencies to promoting inclusivity, upholding human rights,  and nurturing an equitable work environment for all individuals.

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