Workability International
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Contact Details
URL: http://www.workability-international.org/
Founded
1987 Sweden
History
1987, Sweden, as International Organization for the Provision of Work for Persons with Disabilities and Who are Occupationally Handicapped (IPWH), as an informal group of organizations from around the world with direct responsibility for employing people with disabilities, with the title International Group on Sheltered and Special Employment. Name subsequently changed to Organization for the Provision of Work for Handicapped Persons. Present name adopted Jan 2002, at World AGM, San Diego CA (USA). Registered in accordance with UK law.
Aims
On a global basis, champion the right to work of anyone with a disability or is otherwise marginalized; work for legal rights to equal opportunities and non-discrimination in all aspects of their lives, especially in the world of work.
Events
42 past events available with paid subscription only.Activities
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General Meeting (annual). Board of Directors, elected by members to represent Americas, Asia, Europe, Oceania and developing regions. Regional Groups (4): Americas; Asian; Europe; Oceania.
Languages
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Available with paid subscription only.UN Sustainable Development Goals **
UIA Org ID
XF0933
Last News
2015
** UN SDGs are linked to the subject classification.
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