ADF Activities

Events

Recent activities and upcoming observances from the African Disability Forum, advancing disability rights, participation and inclusion across Africa.

Advocacy

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

December 3, 2026 Pan-African / Virtual
Pan-African / Virtual

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

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

Awareness

World Down Syndrome Day Webinar

March 21, 2027 Online
Online / Virtual

World Down Syndrome Day Webinar

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

Child Protection

ARISE Africa II Convening

July 16–17, 2026 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

ARISE Africa II: Child Protection & Online Safety

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