Events

Recent activities and upcoming observances from the African Disability Forum.

Advocacy

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

📅 Dec 3, 2026 📍 Pan-African / Virtual
📍 Pan-African / Virtual

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

ADF's annual commemoration marking IDPD, amplifying the voices of persons with disabilities across the continent.

Awareness

World Down Syndrome Day Webinar

📅 Mar 21, 2027 📍 Online
📍 Online (Zoom)

World Down Syndrome Day Webinar

A joint webinar with the African Down Syndrome Network, marking World Down Syndrome Day with discussion and advocacy.

Child Protection

ARISE Africa II Convening

📅 Jul 16–17 📍 Addis Ababa
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

ARISE Africa II: Child Protection & Online Safety

ADF contributed to this convening advancing child protection and online safety across the continent.

Advocacy

Nigeria Advocacy Mission

📅 Mar 30–Apr 1 📍 Abuja
📍 Abuja, Nigeria

Strengthening Disability Advocacy & Inclusive Education in Nigeria

A mission under the Right in Action project, advancing disability advocacy and inclusive education in Nigeria.

Human Rights

87th Session of the ACHPR

📅 May 11–20 📍 Banjul
📍 Banjul, The Gambia

87th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human & Peoples' Rights

ADF delivered an official statement at this session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights.

Training

Safeguarding Refresher Training

📅 May 8 📍 Addis Ababa
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

ADF Safeguarding Refresher Training

A one-day training reinforcing safeguarding practices among ADF staff and focal points.