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Recap of the 13th World Urban Forum in Baku

Housing in the Spotlight, Inclusion on the Agenda Held from 17–22 May 2026 in Baku, the 13th World Urban Forum

E-Learning Course on Gender Equality and Disability Inclusion in the Private Sector

A Practical Tool for Building an Inclusive Workplace Diversity and inclusion are crucial drivers of success and vital steps towards

LIN Event Recap: Addressing Disability in Nutrition Programmes

Screenshot from the LIN Inclusion Café on Nutrition and Disability | © 2026 GIZ/Living Inclusion network On 26 March 2026,

Inclusive Finance in Action

How Ghana’s Financial Sector is Learning to Serve Everyone Most Ghanaians walk into a bank without thinking twice. But for

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,

Designing Cities for All: Disability Inclusion in Urban Development 

Living Inclusion Café Recap As part of UN-HABITAT’s Urban October, this LIN’s autumn Inclusion Café on 9 October 2025 welcomed

OPD Voices

A Trip Down memory Lane with OPD Representatives

For two decades, the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD) has set the space for disability inclusion worldwide. It redefines participation by anchoring the full and effective involvement of persons with disabilities at the centre of its framework – most notably in its general principles (e.g., Article 3) and throughout the Convention. To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the UN CRPD, we have collected meaningful quotes from past interviews with representatives of Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) for our “OPD voices” segment of our newsletter, to honour those whose voices and actions continue to shape a more inclusive future!

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What to watch

Check out the new Digital Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities Toolbox, which supports decision-makers, planners, and project managers in international development cooperation with practical guidance for embedding accessibility and inclusion into digital initiatives. The toolbox features binding standards, flexible modules, assessment questions, checklists, and practical tools to strengthen equal participation in the digital sphere

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Event Recommendation

The next Living Inclusion Forum is scheduled for 9 July 2026 from 13.00 – 14.30 CEST. The event will address the topic of Disability Inclusive Reconstruction drawing on examples from significant regions that are currently facing crisis or are post-crisis.

More updates will follow soon.

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Inclusion hacks

Are Your Emails Accessible?

Accessibility doesn’t stop with documents and newsletters. Emails are an equally important communication tool, and ensuring they are accessible helps everyone stay informed and included. In this article, AbilityNet provides simple yet effective tips for creating accessible emails.