Starting today! African Disability Forum (ADF) in collaboration with International Disability Alliance (IDA) and Sightsavers is hosting a first-of-its-kind OPD-led regional conference on disability inclusion in a post-pandemic world, in Nairobi, Kenya🇰🇪 from 2-5 Sept. 👉 internationaldisabilityalliance.org/blog/africas-f… #VoicesOfAfrica

It's a house full at the first ever OPD-led regional conference in Africa with over 150 participants in Nairobi 🇰🇪! The 4-day conference is hosted by African Disability Forum (ADF) in collaboration with IDA and Sightsavers and supported by CBM Global Disability Inclusion and Light for the World. #VoicesOfAfrica

"#InclusiveFutures, UDPK and Kenya Network of Women and Girls with Disabilities played a huge role in supporting women and girls with disabilities in Kenya during the #Covid_19 pandemic." Lucy Mulombi #AfricanDisabilityConference2024 African Disability Forum (ADF) International Disability Alliance (IDA) Sightsavers Light for the World Nduta Sally

[AHORA] Argentina rinde examen ante el Comité de los Derechos del Niño (#UNCRC) de la Naciones Unidas sobre la situación de las infancias en el país. "Hubieramos preferido que Argentina estuviera presente", dijo la comisionada Hynd Ayoubi Idrissi, tras la presentación virtual del Estado

Why a specific disability protocol in Africa? The ADP addresses gaps by focusing on the unique needs and challenges of persons with disabilities in Africa, building on the UNCRPD to create a framework tailored to the continent. #VoicesOfAfrica #RatifyADP

Key takeaways from our session on the African Disability Protocol: 🔑 Ratification isn't enough—implementation at the local level is essential. 🔊 The power of a strong, urgent voice can drive change. 🤝 OPDs must take ownership and align the ADP with their needs.

Session on education & access to economic opportunities moderated by Simon Munde, Fedoma ✅Omar Siddo, Education Cannot Wait, Inclusion International ✅Hon. Aboubekrine ACERWC ✅Karen Muriuki, Ubongo ✅Yetnebersh Nigussie, UNICEF Africa ✅Alice Mundia, UDPK ✅Abdoul Karim, FNPH

Session on Inclusive Futures moderated by Johannes Trimmel, Disability Inclusive Development, Sightsavers ✅Jose Viera, International Disability Alliance (IDA) ✅Dominic Hanslam, Sightsavers ✅Sally Nduta, UDPK ✅Lucy Mulombi, Kakamega County Disability Caucus #VoicesOfAfrica

🇰🇪The African Pre-GDS Summit is now underway in Nairobi. Jose Viera our interim Executive Director, greets Mercy Wanjau, Secretary to the Cabinet of the Republic of Kenya at the opening session. Join us for live updates to hear #VoicesOfAfrica #CommitToChange

#CRPD31 ✅The CRPD Committee has concluded its 31st session with reviews of 9 States. Concluding Observations for Belarus 🇧🇾, Belgium 🇧🇪, Benin 🇧🇯, Burkina Faso 🇧🇫, Denmark 🇩🇰, Ghana 🇬🇭, Mauritius 🇲🇺, Netherlands 🇳🇱, and Ukraine 🇺🇦 will be published soon: internationaldisabilityalliance.org/blog/crpd-comm…

🌎We are looking for Technical Humanitarian Senior Officer to contribute strengthening disability-inclusive localization through capacity sharing between local/national OPDs and humanitarian actors. 🗓️23 September 👇More info: internationaldisabilityalliance.org/content/opport…