Global Disability Summit concludes with 'commitments' for inclusion

Global Disability Summit concludes with 'commitments' for inclusion

AMMAN — The third Global Disability Summit concluded on Thursday in Berlin with "tangible commitments" to advance disability inclusion. Persons with disabilities, who make up 15 per cent of the global population, approximately 1.3 billion people, are often left out of development projects. In response to this gap and the backdrop of shrinking aid for inclusion, the summit

IPC Leader Urges Greater Investment in Para-sport Infrastructure. - Ministry of Sport

In a compelling address at the Global Disability Summit held in Berlin, Andrew Parsons, President of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has urged governments and authorities worldwide to channel greater investments into accessible infrastructure aimed at advancing the global development of Para-sport. Parsons underscored the transformative power of Para-sport, suggesting that it serves as a catalyst for increased inclusion for the esti…

Turkish minister applauds country’s disability policies while disabled citizens paint a different picture - Stockholm Center for Freedom

Family and Social Services Minister Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş touted Turkey’s disability rights policies at a global summit in Berlin, but disabled citizens say the government’s promises remain unfulfilled, the Bianet news website reported. The minister spoke at the Global Disability Summit, co-hosted April 2-3 by Germany, Jordan and the International Disability Alliance, where more than 4,500 participants from around 100 countries gathered. While …

Patience Dickson Shines on Global Stage, Advocates Political Inclusion for Women with Disabilities at UN CRPD Session in Geneva - QUALITATIVE MAGAZINE

Geneva, Switzerland – In a compelling display of leadership and advocacy, Nigeria’s own Mrs. Patience Ogolo Dickson, Executive Director of Advocacy For Women With Disabilities Initiative (AWWDI) , made a resounding case for the political inclusion of women with disabilities on the global stage. Mrs. Dickson was a key panelist during the 784th Meeting of the 32nd Session of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (…