Sharing knowledge – Inclusive education
Media advisory
The importance of inclusive education for children
with disabilities through the experiences of the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia
When
Friday, March 1st, 2013, from 13:15 to
14:45 hrs
Where
Room XXVII, Palais des Nations, Geneva
What
A briefing which highlights the importance of
inclusive education for children with disabilities through the experiences of
former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia: good practices
and innovations, appropriate legal framework, suitable policies, communication
campaigns and financing.
Who
- Minister of Education, Science and Technological
Development of Serbia, Dr. Zarko Obradovic
- Minister of Education and Science
of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Mr. Pance Kralev
- Deputy Minister
of Education and Sports of Montenegro, Ms. Vesna Vucurovic
- UNICEF Deputy
Executive Director Ms. Yoka Brandt
- Chief Executive Officer of Down Syndrome
Ireland, representing the International Disability Alliance, Mr. J. Patrick
Clarke.
The Issue
An unacceptable number of children with disabilities
are hidden away at home where they receive no education and no support.
Children with disabilities are often excluded and invisible and their rights
are being violated. There is a need for policy reforms and a change in
attitude. Inclusive education provides the opportunities needed for children
with disabilities as well as other excluded children to achieve their full
potential so they can be active and productive members of society and an
important social and human resource.
Media Contacts
John Budd, UNICEF Regional Office for Central and
Eastern Europe and Commonwealth of Independent States
Tel: +41794311537
Email: jbudd@unicef.org
Suzie Pappas Capovska
UNICEF FYR Macedonia
Tel: +38972236725
Email: spappas@unicef.org
Jelena Perovic
UNICEF Montenegro
Tel: +382 69 225
315
Email: jperovic@unicef.org
Jadranka Milanovic
UNICEF Serbia
Tel: + 381 63 33
62 83
Email: jmilanovic@unicef.org
