World Blind Union

As urbanisation accelerates, it becomes increasingly important to ensure that cities and communities are planned and designed with and for the people, including people with disabilities. This includes designing accessible transportation, public spaces, buildings, and digital environments, as well as ensuring that urban policies promote inclusion and human rights in line with the CRPD, the 2030 Agenda., and New Urban Agenda.

The World Blind Union (WBU) advocates for cities that are barrier-free, enabling blind and partially sighted individuals to fully participate in urban life on an equal basis with others. Through partnerships with local governments, multilateral stakeholders, urban practitioners, academia, and disability organizations, WBU works to ensure that urban development policies and practices across all levels are aligned with the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. This not only improves quality of life but also fosters inclusive resilience in times of urban crises.