Individual Contractor, Inclusion of Children with

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Panama United Nations Children'S Fund A tiempo completo

UNICEF promotes the rights and welfare of all children and adolescents in everything we do. Together with our allies, we work in 190 countries and territories to transform this commitment into practical actions that benefit all children, especially focusing our efforts on reaching the most vulnerable and excluded, worldwide. The UNICEF Latin America and Caribbean Regional Office is based in in Panama, operating in 36 territories, including 24 country offices. For every child, educationUNICEF works to put the rights and well-being of the most disadvantaged children at the heart of the social, political, and economic agenda, in line with our equity focus, working across our organization and with our partners in government, civil society and the private sector to support shifts in public policy, fuel social engagement, and increase investment for children.

Children and adolescents with disabilities are one of the most marginalized and excluded groups in society, experiencing widespread violations of their rights. They are most likely to face severe social, economic, cultural and civic disparities as compared with those without disabilities. Negative attitudes, stereotypes, stigma, violence, abuse, isolation, as well as lack of adequate policies and legislation, and educational and economic opportunities are daily experiences they face. UNICEF uses the term disability in line with the definition provided in the CRPD (Article 1): Persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others.

UNICEFs work on disability is guided by a human rights-based approach and inclusive development framework according to the social model of disability. UNICEF strives for meaningful participation of persons with disabilities, including children, adolescents and women with disabilities, in all aspects of UNICEFs work
- in the spirit of the motto Nothing About Us Without Us-. Protecting the rights of children with disabilities has been an integral part of UNICEF agenda the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) went into force. This work further gained momentum with the passing of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).

1. Strengthen the capacity of the National Offices to implement inclusive programming and practices. Provide continued support to country offices in Panama, Per, Paraguay, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay to strengthen inclusive approaches in health, education, and social protection Manage and facilitate documentation, dissemination, and exchange of good practices amongst COs and regional disability partners. Facilitate the identification of local partners, support the development of alliances and coordinate the training of front liners and counterparts on disability inclusion.

Provide support and advise to the implementation of DIPAS in the region, by facilitating collaboration and mutual learning amongst UNICEF COs and disability partners. Provide advice and recommendations for family outreach and participation of children with disabilities. Advice on the implementation of communication in accessible formats, and reasonable accommodations for disability inclusion. Systematize mainstreaming processes in the region and compile information that makes this type of inclusive practice visible.

2. Regional campaign \"Part of the Solution\" Follow up the implementation of MoUs with regional disability networks and continue identification of possible UNICEF partners. Ensure regular collaboration and participation of adults and children with disabilities in consultations, campaigns, and programs. In coordination with the Inclusion Advisory Team, continue developing activities and training to introduce and disseminate collaborative, intersectional, and inclusive practices.

Continue mapping and identifying disability organizations, individuals, and resources on the ground that can contribute to UNICEFs main strategies and country programs. 3. Collect data, promote awareness, and facilitate advocacy on reducing stigma and discrimination Follow up on the results of the recent report on bullying and discrimination of children with disabilities, by disseminating findings and advocating awareness amongst COs Continue managing information and possible entry points for interventions to reduce stigma and violence against children and adolescents with disabilities in LACRO. In coordination with COs assist the creation of advocacy groups on the ground led by children and adolescents advocates and support the implementation of awareness and empowerment initiatives against stigma and discrimination.

Expected Results Produce at least 8 communication products on disability inclusion in the region to be used for the landing page, education

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