#WeThe15 is a global human rights movement which aims to make persons with disabilities, who make up 15% of the world's population (1.2 billion people), visible. An initiative of the International Paralympic Committee and the International Disability Alliance,[1][2] it is supported, by a number of organisations from the world of disability sports, disability rights, non-governmental and governmental organisations. It was launched as part of the 2020 Summer Paralympics in 2021.[3] Landmarks across the world were lit up in purple to coincide with the opening ceremony.[4] The movement was given particular focus during the closing ceremony.[5][6]
A TV campaign in August 2021[7] showcased people with disabilities, not just as "special", or "inspiring", but as normal people—with the same challenges as non-disabled people—who must not be ignored, but included.[8]
Founding organisations
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References
- ^ "The International Paralympic Committee and the International Disability Alliance to sign Co-operation Agreement". International Disability Alliance. 15 September 2020. Archived from the original on 2020-10-20. Retrieved 2021-09-07.
- ^ "WeThe15: A global human rights movement for the 1.2 billion persons with disabilities". International Paralympic Committee. 19 Aug 2021.
- ^ Sutcliffe, Chris (August 20, 2021). "The making of 'We The 15', the 10-year campaign to make disability ordinary". The Drum.
- ^ Silva, Carla Filomena Duarte da; Howe, P. David (2 September 2021). "#WeThe15 was misguided in using the Tokyo Paralympic Games to launch a disability inclusion revolution". The Conversation.
- ^ McGarry, Andrew (5 September 2021). "Tokyo Paralympics closing ceremony: IPC president says 'Arigato, Tokyo!' as the Games end, as it happened". ABC.net.au.
- ^ Berkeley, Geoff (5 September 2021). "Parsons claims Paralympic Closing Ceremony marks opening of "inclusive future"". Inside the Games. Retrieved 2021-09-06.
- ^ "WeThe15". International Paralympic Committee – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ Wade, Stephen (August 18, 2021). "'WeThe15' stresses rights of 1.2 billion with disabilities". AP news.
