Vienna 2026: Where Innovation and Inclusion Meet
February 2026 will be an exciting month for advancing global disability inclusion and strengthening private sector engagement in international cooperation, with two major conferences taking place in Vienna: the Zero Project Conference 2026 and the ILO Global Business and Disability Network (GBDN) 1st Regional Conference for Europe. Moderators at the Zero Project Conference 2025|©zeroproject […]
The Amman-Berlin Declaration: Turning Global Commitments into Action
The Amman-Berlin Declaration (ABD), one of the most powerful outcomes of the Global Disability Summit (GDS) 2025, continues to build momentum worldwide. By October 2025, 100 governments, UN entities, regional organisations, and international financial institutions had already endorsed and supported the Declaration, with more expected in the months ahead. This growth in support confirms the […]
Rethinking Data: A Feminist Lens on Inclusion
Study on Feminist Data Collection|©GIZ In today’s world, data drives decisions. From shaping development policies to designing inclusion strategies, numbers and statistics tell the stories that guide our actions. But what if the story is not complete? A recent GIZ study on feminist data collection examines how data can both reflect and reinforce inequality. It […]
Togo at the GDS 2025: Turning Global Commitments into National Action
The Global Disability Summit (GDS) 2025 in April in Berlin served as a powerful gathering point for governments, civil society, organisations of persons with disabilities (OPDs), and international partners to reflect on progress, share innovations, and strengthen commitments to disability inclusion. For the Togolese delegation, led by the Minister of Social Action, which included representatives […]
Living Inclusion Forum 2025 Recap
Data for Disability Inclusion Over 110 participants joined us at this year’s Annual Living Inclusion Network Forum, which took place on the 26th of June 2025. This year’s topic was “Data for Disability Inclusion”. There has been considerable progress in the last decade with a better understanding of why we need more and better data, […]
International Disability Inclusion at Risk?
Reflecting on the March Inclusion Café On March 19th, 2025, our Living Inclusion Network Café took place with the topic International Disability Inclusion at Risk? Navigating the Shifting Political Landscape. Amidst the shifting global political landscape, we found this topic important to address in our network. To do this, we offered a different format to […]
The Global Disability Summit Sends Strong Signals for Greater Inclusion in Development Cooperation
The German and the Jordanian team, IDA, as well as helpers and volunteers, celebrate the successful conclusion of the GDS. © Dirk Michael Deckbar Around 4,500 participants worldwide came together in Berlin in early April for the Global Disability Summit (GDS) 2025. The highlight was the adoption of the Amman-Berlin Declaration on April 3rd — […]
LIN Event Recap: Reflecting on the December Inclusion Café
On December 4th, 2024, our Living Inclusion Network Café welcomed about 90 participants for an enriching session on the Global Disability Summit (GDS) 2025 in Berlin and on innovative solutions for disability inclusion. The online event highlighted the power of collaboration and innovation in advancing inclusive development. Screenshot from the LIN Event, December. ©GIZ 2024 […]
Season’s Greetings from the Living Inclusion Network!
As 2024 comes to a close, we at the Living Inclusion Network (LIN) want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each of you, our incredible members, for making this year so impactful. Together, we’ve built a vibrant community that spans now 654+ members from over 50 countries, united by a shared vision of creating a […]
Advocating for Political Representation in Guatemala: A Conversation with Ramiro Nochez-McNutt
Ramiro Nochez-McNutt is a seasoned professional with over 19 years of experience working in international organizations, notably the International Organization for Migration (IOM). In his current role at the Ministry of Health and Social Assistance (MSPAS) in Guatemala, he focuses his efforts on the development and implementation of the National Disability Certification System. As a […]