October 25-27, 2006, Rome - The World Congress on Communication for Development (WCCD) was the first global event on this issue and was attended by almost 700 participants from development agencies, policy makers and communication professionals. Our Special Session on "Communication and Disability" was a joint event organized by the World Bank Disability & Development Team, in collaboration with the UNICEF Communication Team, with the financial support of the Italian Cooperation. ProgramPart I: Chaired by Rina Gill, UNICEF Welcome Message
By Hon. Luigi Giacco, Member of Italian Parliament Disability Economics & Inclusive Development [PDF 767KB]
By Rosangela Berman Bieler, IIDID Structure of the UN Convention and Main Principles [PPT 281KB]
By Jorge Ballestero, Costa Rica Representative at and Vice-Chairman of the Ad Hoc Commission UN Convention Present Challenges and Solutions for Communication Professionals
By Rina Gill, UNICEF Q&A session Part II: Facilitated by Rina Gill, UNICEF Specific Solutions to Communication Challenges [PPT 72KB]
By Rina Gill, UNICEF Experience from Brazil No.1 [PDF 243KB] & No.2 [PDF 1.8MB]
By Guilherme Canela, Rede ANDI HIV/AIDS Awareness Campaign Using Sign Language
By Nickson Ochieng Kakiri Media Campaign "E allora" [WMV 1.5MB]
By Alberto Contri, Publicità Progresso Closing Remarks
By Filippo Scammacca, Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Q&A Session & Wrap-Up Evening Music Event By the Rock Band "Ladri di carrozzelle" (Wheelchair steelers)
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