Mental health care ‘barriers’ must end, urges Guterres
In his message marking World Mental Health Day on Tuesday 10 October, the UN chief underlined that mental health is vital to humanity, allowing us to lead fulfilling lives and…
In Jamaica, Guterres pledges solidarity and outlines ‘moral, power and practical’ barriers to development
“We are determined to do our best to correct it and this is the reason of my visit”, Secretary-General António Guterres said at a joint press conference, with the Jamaican…
Republic of Korea: Breaking barriers, one brushstroke at a time
“There is no such thing as disability in the world of art,” said Soomi Jeon, Director of the Vichae Art Museum. “We often think the persons with disabilities are the…
‘Society raises barriers’ to people with disabilities says activist in Costa Rica
“I am the daughter of a housewife and a car painter” is how Nicaraguan activist Ms. Mesén describes herself, while sitting behind her office desk in San José, the capital…
LDC5 spotlights contributions of women and girls in tech, despite tough odds and nagging barriers
At noon on Wednesday, LDC5 held a moment of celebration near Maman, the iconic bronze and stainless-steel sculpture by the artist Louise Bourgeois that towers over the main atrium at…