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Mr. Lenin Moreno

United Nations Special Envoy on Disability and Accessibility and Former Vice President of Ecuador, Ecuador
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Mr Lenín Voltaire Moreno Garces is the Special Envoy on Disability and Accessibility, United Nations, and the Chairperson of the Committee for the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities of the Organization of American States. Mr. Moreno is a globally acclaimed advocate for persons with disabilities and inclusive society.  Under his leadership as Vice-President, Ecuador greatly advanced social inclusion and the integration of persons with disabilities into national development efforts as well as regional and international cooperation. In recognition of his achievements, Mr. Moreno was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2012 by members of Ecuador’s National Assembly. He has received a number of awards, including the Grand Cross Grade of the Andean Parliament.