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 […]
Disability and Climate Action: The Growing Connection
Disability and Climate Action: The Growing Connection. ©GIZ 2024 Climate activism is growing worldwide, and more and more persons with disabilities speak out. Whilst disability is not necessarily the focus of their advocacy, some of them know firsthand how extreme weather conditions and related disasters can both cause disability and disproportionately affect persons with disabilities. […]
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 […]
The Living Inclusion Network Café – 4 December 2024
Get inspired by smart solutions as we talk about the upcoming Global Disability Summit (GDS), 2025 in our next Inclusion Café! Background The Global Disability Summit is a unique global mechanism with the goal of improving the lives of persons with disabilities worldwide. Its main aim is to bridge the gap between disability inclusion and development […]
Guideline on Inclusive Architectural Design Concepts and Strategies for TVET
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Sciences & Technology [KNUST] in Ghana collaborated with Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences in 2022, to produce a Guideline on Inclusive Architectural Design Concepts and Strategies for Technical Vocational Education Training, with funding from BMZ and support by GIZ. Congratulations to the editors of this publication: A. Oppong, A. Plummer, […]
Recap from the 2nd Living Inclusion Network Café
The Living Inclusion Network hosted yet again another successful inclusion café on September 18th, 2024. In light of the so called “super election year” 2024, the focus this time was on the inclusion and participation of persons with disabilities in electoral processes. The cafe was therefore aptly themed “The Super Election Year 2024: Participation without […]
Living Inclusion In Practice: The IT Bridge Academy -The Programme Bridging Gaps
The Bridge Academy, launched in Nairobi, Kenya in March 2021, offers young people with disabilities and a passion for IT the chance to train and get hands-on experience in the sector. Young people with disabilities, especially young women, are among the most disadvantaged groups when it comes to securing a job in the formal sector […]
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 […]
Recap from the Annual Living Inclusion Network Forum
The Annual Living Inclusion Network Forum, 2024. Picture by GIZ. On 5th June 2024, we hosted the Annual Living Inclusion Network Forum, which saw close to a hundred participants coming together to discuss crucial issues surrounding inclusion. The event focused on the three topics in which many network members had expressed an interest in advance: […]
