UNESCO empowers the media to champion disability equality [Video]

The media shapes public perceptions and attitudes, particularly impacting persons with disabilities, who make up to 16% of the world’s population. By focusing on disability issues in editorial policies and programming, producing accessible content and fostering inclusive workplace practices, media professionals – including reporters, editors, technical staff and managers – can drive meaningful change and help remove barriers that hinder the full participation of persons with disabilities in society. 

To support the development of media organizations, UNESCO is launching a Practical Manual and a Master Class video series on Disability Equality in the Media. These resources will be introduced during the International Disability Inclusion Conference: Harnessing the Transformational Impact of Para Sports, which will take place in Paris, …