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Why is IDDC involved in CBR?

CBR is a key strategy for the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, as well as fulfilling the Millennium Development Goals. Approximately 90 countries have adopted CBR as a main strategy for rehabilitation of persons with disabilities.

The IDDC CBR Task Group is engaged in shaping and harmonising CBR globally, with a strong focus on human rights. Mainstreaming is also a core component in implementing the IDDC objectives through CBR.

Our focus

The IDDC CBR Task Group has been deeply involved in the development of the CBR Guidelines and is now doing a lot of work around the dissemination and the impact the Guidelines will have on the development of CBR programmes.

Currently the main focus areas of the Task Group are:

• Promotion and dissemination of the CBR Guidelines (summary version, translations, launch events)
• Building capacity for implementing the CBR Guidelines (coordination and harmonisation between members)
• Contribution to monitoring & evaluation and research
• International level representation (advocacy and promotion of CBR)