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When disaster looms, nature often gives us clues through the wind, the rain and even the singing of birds. Dr Nyunyutai Mudzingwa, a disability rights activist and member of the Zimbabwe Association of the Visually Handicapped (ZAVH), believes that everyone, including persons with disabilities, should be able to understand these signs. Below, Dr Mudzingwa talks about indigenous early warning systems in Zimbabwe and how they can be harnessed for disaster risk reduction.

In our latest blog, Michael Herbst, Head of Advocacy at CBM, discusses the current progress of UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Despite high ambitions, we are not able to achieve these global goals, especially in the wake of challenges such as COVID -19. The post also highlights how the principle of 'Leave No One Behind' is finding its way into important international dialogues.

Ahead of World Hearing Day 2023, Diego Santana-Hernandez, Senior Ear and Hearing Care CBID Advisor at CBM, reports on his experiences with CBM's inclusive ear and hearing care projects in Madagascar.

Seeing is life. If you cannot see, then you are not completely yourself.”

Some takeaways from the 2019 ICED Conference on research, methodologies, tools and implications of using disability evidence.

CBM was very active during the 10th IAEG-SDGs meeting on the global SDG indicator framework. Read our update from the week in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

At the 70th session of the WHO Regional Committee and during a recent climate action working group, CBM advocated for the inclusion of persons with disabilities affected by climate change.

Prior to the IAPB Council of Members 2019, CBM and Sightsavers led a workshop about inclusion and equity in eye health. This is a recap of learnings.

Persons with disabilities were strongly represented throughout the 74th session of the UN General Assembly. Read our highlights.