The Civil Society Forum being held under the auspices of the 19th Conference of States Parties (CoSP) to the CRPD will aim to provide a space for civil society to share its initiatives, projects and concerns, including sharing experiences of Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) on the implementation of the CRPD
Session 3 - COSP Theme: Resilient societies: strengthening care and support systems to ensure the empowerment, autonomy and independence of all persons with disabilities. Session 4 - COSP theme: From participation to representation: enhancing accessible civic engagement, leadership and advocacy in political and public life. Closing Session - Reflections, Wrap up and Closing The Civil Society Forum will follow a format of a "People's Assembly". Following a brief opening, four substantive sessions will be held, focused on specific topics; three sessions will mirror the three COSP themes, and the fourth will cover the overarching COSP theme on the 20 Year Anniversary of the CRPD, as well as incorporating wider UN Reform processes
