ABOUT US
Union of Disabled People Organizations (UDPO)
was founded by 8 members of DPOs in 2003 and officially registered in 16.04.2005.
There are 26 organizations of disabled people in UDPO at moment.
We have resource centers in Gabala and Gazax regions.
One of the organizations is International, 4 organizations regional, the rest are of Republican status.
3 organizations are the members of International structures.
(Disabled People International DPI), International Organization of blind, International Haemofiliac Assosation)
UDPO is the member of the Global Call to Actions Against Poverty.
AIM:
The main purpose of UDPO is to linking disabled organization’s activity with each other acting in Azerbaijan, protecting their interest and positions.
Women in Guidance – 60 %
DUTIES:
- Support for the improvement of the legal base;
- Development of the mutually forms of cooperation;
- Support for the creation of the accessible environment;
- Setting up of the purposely activity in strengthening toward the integration of the persons with disabilities into society;
- Support for the development of the member organizations;
- Strengthening of the participation and representation in the social life of persons with disabilities through disabled organizations;
- Strengthening of the advocacy and lobbying in the settlement of the educational, employment problems of the persons with disabilities;
- Preparation and implementation of the programmers and projects in minimizing of the psychological and physical obstacles;
- Development of the international relations.