Commemorating Two Decades of the UN CRPD
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.
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) to honour those whose voices and actions continue to shape a more inclusive future!
In 2024, Elizabeth Kayanga shared with us all the transformative work that this woman led OPD is engaging in to improve the lives of women with disabilities. Read the full interview here.
Kimber Bialik shared with the LIN in 2024 the importance of not only partnering with OPDs but also of maintaining a strong partnership to ensure full inclusion. Read the full interview.
In 2025, Patience Dickson shared with the LIN members some of the hurdles they have overcome as an OPD to empower women and girls with disabilities in Nigeria. Read the full interview.
Peter Kayanga shared with us in 2024 his organisation’s mission, the journey they have been on, and their prospects for the future. Read the full interview.
In 2025, Armelle Nogning shared with the LIN the resilience of her OPD amidst crisis situations in Cameroon. Read the full interview.