International Week of Deaf People 2025 – Theme for 2025: No Human Rights Without Sign Language Rights 22 to 28 September 2025. Deaf-led alliances, in collaboration with governments and other organisations, play a vital role in advancing sign language rights. Following the motto ‘nothing about us without us’, true progress comes from partnerships where deaf […]
One year ago, we came together at the 7th CBR/CBID Africa Conference in Uganda (Sept 9–12, 2024) committed to Disability inclusion. Huge thanks to our incredible partners for making this event a success:CPTrust NAD, WHO,CBM, Lillian Fonds, Light for the World, HI,SightSavers, MGLSD, Kyambogo University, Uganda Air Lines, Roofings Uganda Limited, NUDIPU and Africa and […]
In a world where more than 2.6 billion people—one in every three—live with conditions that could be improved through rehabilitation, access to these essential health services remains severely limited. Humanity & Inclusion’s newly released 2025 advocacy report, Rehabilitation for All, reveals a stark global reality: over 50% of those in need, especially in low- and […]
We are pleased to invite you to an upcoming Webinar titled: Effective Engagement with Government: Local and National Strategies for Disability Advocates Date: 21st August 2025,11:00am EAT Host: Fount for Nations, Malawi This session will explore practical tools and strategies for advocacy and collaboration with government stakeholders to strengthen disability-inclusive development at both local and […]
AfriNEAD will host its 8th conference from Tuesday 24th November to the 26th November 2026 at Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. CONFERENCE THEME: “Realizing Disability Potentials in Africa: Opportunities and Threats to Full Inclusion in Trying Times” Venue: Serena Hotel, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. CALL FOR ABSTRACTS The Scientific Committee of the 8th AfriNEAD Conference invites
Disability Resources Foundation (DRF) is pleased to announce a landmark event that will shape the future of disability support and empowerment in Zambia. The 2025 Disability Summit and DRF Launch will take place on Saturday, 30th August 2025, from 10:30 to 15:00 hours at the prestigious UNZA Confucius Multi-Purpose Hall in Lusaka and food shall be provided.
One Year On: Advancing the Call to Action on Extreme Heat In the year since the UN Secretary-General issued his Call to Action on Extreme Heat, UNDRR has stepped up its efforts to help address this growing hazard. This month alone, three new knowledge products were launched in collaboration with partners: Narrative analysis:
A missing link for inclusive education: The importance of supporting teachers with disabilities to ensure learning for all. This synthesis is part of a strategic partnership between the Learning Generation Initiative and the What Works Hub for Global Education. The Transforming the Education Workforce report (2019) highlighted that inequities
Are you an OPD in Eastern, Southern, or Central Africa? Apply now for a grant as part of the IDA ESCR Microgrants 2025! Strengthen your advocacy on disability rights & inclusion. Deadline: July 31 Vacancies with the International Disability Alliance (IDA)
The Assistive Products Market Report 2024 edition was focused on presenting a one-stop guide to assistive products, prices, specifications, and suppliers and on providing a brief overview of the market landscape for hearing aids, spectacles, prostheses, wheelchairs, and digital AT. Launched on World Day for Assistive Technology, 4 June 2024, the report provided a road map to countries for procuring assistive products.
