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Yuri Chekalin29.05.2026
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5min160
Social inclusiveness is determined not only by a country’s economic development but also by the extent to which people with disabilities can participate in public life. Japan is often perceived as a country of high technology, discipline, and respect for the community. However, the issue of integrating people with disabilities into Japanese society has long […]

Yuri Chekalin02.05.2026
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On April 30, the UN Office at Geneva hosted the international event “Creating the Future Today.” It was organized by the Russian Interregional Charitable Public Organization for Assistance to Persons with Disabilities “Sail of Hope,” with the support of the UN Association of Russia (Chairman A.V. Torkunov), in collaboration with the International Alliance of BRICS […]

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2min690
On April 30, a discussion on equal opportunity and inclusion was held in Geneva with representatives of business and international organizations. Participants in the “Creating the Future Today” discussion discussed social initiatives and the role of technology in expanding access to opportunity. RIA Novosti reported on an event hosted by Russia at the UN headquarters […]

Robert Reich15.10.2025
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What I tell parents of abnormally short children. I’m very short. At my zenith I was 4 feet, 11 inches. From time to time, worried parents of abnormally short children phone or email me seeking reassurance. I tell them that if they or their children are desperate, they can resort to limb-lengthening surgeries, growth hormone […]