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The Amman-Berlin Declaration: Turning Global Commitments into Action 

Amman-Berlin-Declaration visual_15 for the 15|©JHD The Amman-Berlin Declaration (ABD), one of the most powerful outcomes of the Global Disability Summit

Rethinking Data: A Feminist Lens on Disability Inclusion 

Study on Feminist Data Collection|©GIZ In today’s world, data drives decisions. From shaping development policies to designing inclusion strategies, numbers

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,

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

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

The Global Disability Summit Sends Strong Signals for Greater Inclusion in Development Cooperation

The German team (GIZ and BMZ), the Jordanian team, IDA, as well as helpers and volunteers, celebrate the successful conclusion

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.