July 24, 2013--Kyiv, Ukraine-- Disability Rights International (DRI) is proud to announce the creation of its newest advocacy office in Kyiv, Ukraine. DRI also has regional offices in the Balkans, based in Serbia, and the Americas, based in Mexico City.   DRI-Ukraine is affiliated with DRI but is locally-controlled by Ukrainian advocacy leaders. DRI’s presence in the country will help ensure that Ukraine adheres to its promise to fully integrate children and adults with disabilities into the community as required by article 19 of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.