Imagen ⒸGetty ImagesBy IPC International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Governing Board Member Rita Van Driel joined the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet at the annual interactive debate on the rights of persons with disabilities, held as part of the 46th session of the Human Rights Council on Friday, 5 March. The debate seeks to bring greater understanding on the importance of physical activity and sports for persons with disabilities as a means to strengthen their participation and inclusion in society, with positive outcomes across health, education, employment and other areas of life. It highlighted implementation measures and identified good practices to promote the participation of persons with disabilities in physical activities and sports, including through international, regional and national efforts to ensure equal access and funding for inclusive and disability-specific sports, accessible infrastructure, assistive technologies and awareness-raising.