UN General Assembly adopts Pakistan-led resolution on assistive technology access
The UN General Assembly unanimously approved a Pakistani resolution to expand global access to affordable assistive technology, especially for vulnerable groups.
Key Takeaways
AIThe United Nations General Assembly has unanimously adopted a resolution submitted by the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on "assistive technology" during a session held last night in New York.
The resolution aims to broaden global access to affordable assistive devices and services, particularly in developing countries, linking these technologies to human development and social inclusion pathways such as education, healthcare, and social care.
Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Aamir Iftikhar Ahmed, highlighted that around 2.5 billion people worldwide require at least one assistive product or service, yet millions remain deprived due to high costs, limited availability, and insufficient access to qualified personnel.
The resolution also calls for enhanced international cooperation, increased financial and technical support, and the integration of assistive technology into humanitarian response plans, emergencies, conflicts, and disaster situations.