18th Meeting of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Dear friends of our hearts,

We greet you with good news that increases our joy and gives us hope.

The 18th Meeting of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will be held in New York, United States of America, on June 9-12, 2025.

On behalf of Turkey, GEV Global Foundation for People with Disabilities will participate in this important meeting and Şefik Can International Mevlânâ Education and Culture Foundation will be represented as a stakeholder foundation for its sincere work in this field.

In addition to our Foundation, Yalova Governorship, Yalova Provincial Directorate of Family and Social Services, Çınarcık District Governorship and Teşvikiye Municipality are among the stakeholders of this meaningful meeting with the common theme of "Accessibility and Inclusive Life".

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Necdet ÖZTÜRK, the Founding President of GEV Global Disabled People's Foundation, whom we know for his endless efforts for our disabled brothers and sisters to meet a world without barriers, and we hope that this international meeting will open the door to a life without barriers.