A decade ago, an international treaty came into force to help end the book famine for people with print disabilities.
To mark ten years of the Marrakesh Treaty in action, we have created a series of three articles that look back at the years of advocacy that led to its formation in 2013, examine what has changed during its first decade in force and look forward to what lies ahead in the next ten years.
Marrakesh: From Book Famine to Global Treaty
What did it take to change the international copyright law to improve access to books? Discover the years of determined advocacy, led by the World Blind Union that resulted in the adoption of the historic Marrakesh Treaty in 2013.
Follow the journey From Book Famine to Global Treaty
Marrakesh: Ten Years of Implementation
In the last ten years, more countries have joined the Marrakesh Treaty, and the international exchange of accessible titles has expanded. What has this progress meant for the libraries and their readers? Explore the achievements, success stories and the challenges of translating the provision of the treaty into practice.
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Marrakesh: The Next Ten Years
The Marrakesh treaty opened doors around the world for international exchange, but the promise of full access hasn’t reached every reader yet. Many readers are still waiting for the books they need in a format they can use and in their own language. So, what will it take to close this gap? What will the next ten years look like and what needs to happen so everyone can read what they want when they want to? Learn about The Next Ten Years