Events
Recent activities and upcoming observances from the African Disability Forum.
Advocacy
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
📍 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
📍 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
📍 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
📍 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
📍 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
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
ADF Safeguarding Refresher Training
A one-day training reinforcing safeguarding practices among ADF staff and focal points.