A Milestone in Disability Rights in Africa – Entry into Force of the African Disability Protocol
The African Disability Protocol (ADP) is a vital legal framework guiding African Union member states in developing disability laws and policies. Inspired by the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), the ADP reflects a social and human rights approach to disability. It aligns with the commitment to Leaving No One Behind […]
Launch of the Commitments Platform for the Global Disability Summit 2025 at COSP17
The new commitments portal for the Global Disability Summit 2025 was launched on 11th June, 2024 as part of a side event of the 17th Session Of The Conference Of States Parties To The CRPD (COSP17). As a central new tool of the GDS Commitment Mechanism, the platform allows stakeholders to make concrete pledges ahead […]
Living Inclusion in Practice: Advancing Inclusive TVET in Vietnam
The Vietnamese economy has been growing rapidly over the past few decades, and every year more and more young people are entering the labour market. However, most of them do not have formal vocational qualifications and do not meet the requirements of enterprises. This is where Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) becomes essential. […]
Ensuring Inclusion in Political Processes
The year 2024 is the biggest election year in history with half the world’s adult population potentially going to the polls. This provides an unprecedented opportunity for people to have their voices heard. But who gets to vote and who gets to stand for election – a key indicator of a healthy democratic election remains […]
Advancing Inclusion: New Human Rights Approach in German Development Cooperation
In November 2023, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) released a new human rights concept for German development cooperation. The new human rights concept envisions a world where everyone is free of hardships and there is equal social, economic, political participation of people regardless of age, gender, race, sexual orientation and […]
Breaking Barriers: Highlights of the Zero Project Conference 2024 in Vienna
In a world that strives for inclusivity, the Zero Conference 2024 in Vienna served as a beacon of hope and progress, focusing on innovative solutions such as inclusive education and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to foster the rights of persons with disabilities. From February 21st to 23rd, OPDs, world leaders, inclusion enthusiasts, educators, policymakers, […]
Code of Inclusion: Ensuring the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in the Workplace
Article by GIZ Egypt In the context of GIZ Egypt’s inclusion efforts, we asked ourselves “Why do we need a code for inclusion of persons with disabilities?”. “Why is it essential to have an anchored structure that ensures the rights of persons with disabilities in the workplace?”. Inclusion is a human right. We all know […]
