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Infographic titled “Rights in Action: Theory of Change.” It shows people with disabilities in Africa working together for equality and inclusion. The goal is to strengthen organizations of persons with disabilities in Zimbabwe and Nigeria so they can advocate for their rights. The graphic highlights training, stronger governance, advocacy skills, joint campaigns, and policy change. Key results include decision-makers trained, laws developed, disability organizations empowered, and joint advocacy actions.
February 19, 2026
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ADF Participates in Rights in Action Annual Learning and Sharing Event in Zimbabwe 

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group of eight panelists and speakers pose on a stage in front of a large screen reading “Scaling Disability-Responsive Solutions for a Resilient Future.” The backdrop includes logos of the Global Disability Fund, the International Disability Alliance, and the Australian Government. Some participants are seated, including wheelchair users, while others stand, all wearing conference badges.|||
January 29, 2026
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Disability-Inclusive Climate Change Advocacy: 2025 Engagement Overview and Achievements

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Marie Louise Abomo, Commissioner at the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights speaking during the ACHPR side event|||
January 13, 2026
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African Disability Forum at the 85th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights

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December 22, 2025
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Vacancy Advertisement: Advocacy Manager

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A poster from the African Disability Forum (ADF) for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025. The theme reads “Fostering Disability-Inclusive Societies for Advancing Social Progress.” The date “Wednesday, 3rd December 2025” is displayed. Below, there is an illustration of three people: one person using a wheelchair, another pushing the wheelchair, and a stylized accessibility icon with a heart. The text at the bottom highlights ADF’s message about celebrating the leadership and contributions of persons with disabilities and the importance of inclusive societies. The poster ends with the phrase “Happy IDPD!”
December 3, 2025
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Statement on the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, December 3, 2025

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November 28, 2025
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Vacancy Advertisement: Finance Officer

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November 28, 2025
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Vacancy Advertisement: Capacity Development Director

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A digital poster from the African Disability Forum (ADF) with a blue and yellow border. The ADF logo is in the top left corner. The main text reads "CONSULTANCY advertisement" in bold black letters, with a megaphone icon to the left. Below, the text says, "Visit our website for more info" followed by the website link africandisabilityforum.org in bold.
November 27, 2025
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CONSULTANCY ADVERTISEMENT: Organizational Structure and Policies Review and Development

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|Two men standing in front of a banner at the African Commission on Human & Peoples' Rights event, holding documents.|
October 23, 2025
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African Disability Forum (ADF) Granted Observer Status by the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights

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A digital poster from the African Disability Forum (ADF) with a blue and yellow border. The ADF logo is in the top left corner. The main text reads "CONSULTANCY advertisement" in bold black letters, with a megaphone icon to the left. Below, the text says, "Visit our website for more info" followed by the website link africandisabilityforum.org in bold.
September 30, 2025
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Consultancy Advertisement: Development of Communications Guidelines and Mentorship for the SPADRA Media Focal Points

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September 29, 2025
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We Are Able! Programme Celebrates Close-Out Ceremony in Kampala, Uganda

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September 26, 2025
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We Are Able! Programme Holds Close-Out Ceremony in Juba, South Sudan

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Shitaye Astawes, wearing a light blue jacket, speaks into a microphone while seated in a large conference hall with other participants in the background.
September 15, 2025
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13th Conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa (CCDA-XIII)

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Young leaders with disabilities and facilitators gather joyfully during the Youth Leadership Programme contact workshop in Addis Ababa, smiling, raising hands, and celebrating their shared leadership journey
September 11, 2025
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ADF YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM CONTACT WORKSHOP

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This poster is an announcement for a hybrid side event at the Second African Climate Summit. The event, titled "Leave No One Behind: The Intersect between Climate, Disability and Gender," will take place on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, from 12:00 to 13:00 PM East African Time. The poster instructs people to register at AFRICANDISABILITYFORUM.ORG. The event is organized by the African Disability Forum (ADF), in partnership with Development Transformations and the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA).
September 3, 2025
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ACS2 Side Event Webinar – Leave No One Behind: The Intersect between Climate, Disability and Gender

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Group photo - ADF Executive Committee Treasurer, Mr. Ayassou Germain, with other participants after the CSO wrap-up meeting|ADF Program Director, Mrs. Bethelehem Zewde, delivering a presentation|ADF Executive Committee Treasurer, Mr. Ayassou Germain delivering a presentation||
August 29, 2025
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TICAD9: The voice of persons with disabilities in Africa heard

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July 30, 2025
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Call for Expression of Interest for Professional interpretation (English-French) services

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June 13, 2025
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Vacancy Advertisement: Senior Communications Officer

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June 13, 2025
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Vacancy Advertisement: Senior Gender Officer

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A wide view of the packed UN General Assembly Hall during COSP18, with delegates from around the world seated at rows of desks. The iconic orange and white mural is visible in the background, and several attendees, including wheelchair users, are engaged in the proceedings.|Sweden Sverige logo|light for the world logo|disabled people organization Denmark logo|humanity inclusion logo
June 12, 2025
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COSP18: A Crucial Moment for Africa’s Disability Movement

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June 12, 2025
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Vacancy Advertisement: Senior MEAL Officer

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Shitaye Astawes, speaks into a microphone while reading from a laptop. She is seated in front of a wooden panel and cream wall. The image includes a heading at the top in bold white text on a brown background that reads: “ADF'S KEYNOTE ADDRESS ON ADVANCING ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN AFRICA.”||
May 15, 2025
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ADF’s Keynote Address on Advancing Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities in Africa

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May 14, 2025
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Call for Applications: External Evaluation of the We Are Able! Project

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A graphic with a dark blue background and a white rounded rectangle in the center. At the top is a blue bell icon. The bold text reads: "ADF is designing a Youth Leadership Program for We Can Work Program." Below it, in italics, it says: "Fill out the survey today." At the bottom is the URL: "africandisabilityforum.org". On the left side, there is an illustration of a clipboard with three checkmarks.
May 9, 2025
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Your input will guide ADF’s youth leadership program – take the survey

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A speaker addresses a large audience at the 2025 Global Disability Summit in Berlin. The stage backdrop displays the summit’s logo along with partner logos, including the German Federal Government, IDA, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. A large screen projects the speaker's image with live captions and a sign language interpreter. The audience is seated and engaged, reflecting the event’s inclusive and international nature.
April 30, 2025
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ADVOCACY FOR ENDORSEMENT OF THE AMMAN-BERLIN DECLARATION ON GLOBAL DISABILITY INCLUSION

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A panel discussion at the Global Disability Summit 2025 in Berlin features four speakers seated in front of a white backdrop with the summit’s colorful logo. The session, titled “Boosting the Nairobi Declaration – Alliancing for African Inclusive Development,” is hosted by the African Disability Forum (ADF) and partners, as shown on a screen to the left. Attendees, some wearing headsets for interpretation, are seated and listening intently. A second screen displays live captions of the speaker’s dialogue. The venue has an industrial design with exposed pipes and brick walls.
April 11, 2025
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STATEMENT OF THE AFRICAN DISABILITY FORUM FOLLOWING THE GLOBAL DISABILITY SUMMIT 2025

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A large, diverse group of people attending a conference in a spacious industrial-style hall with high ceilings and exposed beams. Attendees are seated in rows, with some using wheelchairs. A panel of speakers sits at the front, and multiple large screens hang overhead. The atmosphere is professional and inclusive.
April 10, 2025
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THE AFRICAN DISABILITY FORUM AND THE CIVIL SOCIETY FORUM DECLARATION 2025

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A diverse group of eight people, including youth delegates with disabilities and representatives from ADF, MasterCard Foundation, and Light for the World, pose in front of a banner for the Global Disability Summit 2025 in Berlin. Some wear white t-shirts with 'We Can Work' branding, while others wear professional or casual attire. A few participants have albinism, and some wear assistive devices like headsets or glasses. They are smiling and standing closely together.|
April 3, 2025
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Amplifying Youth Voices at #GDS2025

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A Zoom webinar screenshot shows a slide presentation with an inspirational quote referencing Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I have a dream' speech. The slide expresses a vision for equality, stating, 'All people will hold hands and be treated equally, and no one will be judged by their disability.' Below the text is a photo of a group of people with Down syndrome wearing matching white t-shirts and standing together in front of a banner that reads 'Down Syndrome South Africa.' The slide also thanks the audience for listening to a person with Down syndrome. The Zoom interface displays multiple participants, including interpreters, a speaker named Sheri Brynard, and a raised hand from a participant.
March 28, 2025
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Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day – March 2025

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Webinar poster for World Down Syndrome Day featuring the topic: 'Empowering Africa – Strengthening Support Systems for a Brighter Future.' The top section includes logos of the Africa Down Syndrome Network, African Disability Forum, and World Down Syndrome Day. Below the topic banner, there are photos of six speakers and their titles: Ancella Ramjas (Moderator), Mr. Idris Maiga Alzouma (Chairperson, African Disability Forum), Mr. Auberon Jeleel Adoom (Inclusion Africa and African Disability Forum), Mr. Ali Jookhun (Chairperson, Africa Down Syndrome Network), Sheri Brynard (National Self-Advocate of Down Syndrome South Africa and DSi Ambassador), and Nathan Rowe (Programme Director, Down Syndrome International). The bottom of the poster displays event details: Date – March 27, 2025; Time – 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM (EAT); Venue – Online (Zoom). A green ribbon symbol is included on the right side. The footer states: 'Sign Language Interpretation & Closed Captioning will be available.
March 18, 2025
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Webinar on Empowering Africa – Strengthening Support Systems for a Brighter Future

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A digital poster from the African Disability Forum (ADF) with a blue and yellow border. The ADF logo is in the top left corner. The main text reads "CONSULTANCY advertisement" in bold black letters, with a megaphone icon to the left. Below, the text says, "Visit our website for more info" followed by the website link africandisabilityforum.org in bold.
March 11, 2025
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Consultancy Advertisement: DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

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February 25, 2025
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Consultancy Advertisement: TRANSLATE YOUTH ADVOCACY WORKBOOK INTO EASY READ

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A graphic announcement from the African Union about the adoption of the Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls. The background features a large conference hall filled with delegates. The foreground contains a purple text box with bold yellow and white text stating 'African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls – ADOPTED'. The message describes the convention as a comprehensive continental instrument to prevent and eliminate violence against women and girls. Social media icons and the AU website (au.int) are visible at the bottom.
February 21, 2025
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ADF Welcomes the African Union’s Historic Adoption of the Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls

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Youth-Led Advocacy TOT participants and ADF staff at the ADF Head Office in Addis Ethiopia|Participants from Ghana Nigeria Rwanda Kenya Ethiopia Uganda and Senegal pose for a photo at the end of the one week workshop
December 4, 2024
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Youth Led Advocacy: Amplifying the voices of youth with disabilities for economic inclusion

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A graphic poster showing different people with disabilities outdoors. The heading read: international day of persons with disabilities. Underneath it reads: Empowering Disability Leadership for Global Inclusion and Sustainability
December 3, 2024
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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

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Participant and trainers standing together holding a banner that reads: Disability Inclusive Child Rights Advocacy Training of Trainers Workshop
December 2, 2024
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Disability-Inclusive Child Rights Training of Trainers Concludes Successfully!

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September 26, 2024
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Completion of Disability-Inclusive Child Rights Training of Trainers

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|An MoU has being signed between the ADF and African Disability Alliance to advance advocacy for the ratification and implementation of the African Disability Protocol.||A panellist checking his notes|A woman with a mic speaks while an sign language interpreter interprets what she says next to her|Kennedy Kalunga, Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Office, Special Duties, Zambia|ADF Chair, Idriss Maiga|Photograph of attendants of the conference facing a panel of speakers.||The camera is focused on one man at the conference listening to the panellists with language translation headphones on his head|||A big group of attendees standing together posing for a picture.||Mercy Wanjau, Secretary to the Cabinet of the Republic of Kenya standing with Kennedy Kaluga
September 18, 2024
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Insights and Highlights from the African Disability Conference and Pre-Summit

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Heading that reads: Global disability movement demands seat at the “COP table”, underneath a picture shows a banner hanging that reads: Climate Justice
September 10, 2024
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GLOBAL DISABILITY MOVEMENT DEMANDS SEAT AT THE “COP TABLE”

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|A large group of people sit in a conference room, attentively listening and taking notes. Some have laptops open. Posters and presentation slides are visible on the walls.|ADF Chair Idriss Maiga in a wheelchair participates in a conference session, surrounded by other attendees seated at tables covered with documents and laptops. Everyone appears engaged in the discussion.
September 2, 2024
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PRESS RELEASE: African Disability Forum General Assembly – 1 Sept 2024, Nairobi

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September 2, 2024
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Africa’s First Regional OPD-led Conference: Shaping Disability Inclusion in a Post-Pandemic World

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July 20, 2024
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Strengthening Partnerships to Advance Disability Rights in Africa (SPADRA): Gender and Disability Inclusive Advocacy Capacity Building Workshop, 18-19 July 2024, Nairobi, Kenya

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Call for Membership Stakeholder Group of Persons with Disabilities a Thematic Group on Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Action (TG-DRRCA)
July 12, 2024
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Thematic Group on Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Action (TG-DRRCA)

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June 28, 2024
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The 4th Cohort of the Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice commenced this week at Chuka University

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15 countries that have ratified the African Disability Protocol: Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Mali, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Niger, Rwanda, South Africa, Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, Uganda
June 26, 2024
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PRESS RELEASE: Ratifications of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Africa

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June 14, 2024
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Disability Inclusive Cash and Voucher Assistance E-Learning Course

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June 6, 2024
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Two Alumni Success Stories from the ADF Women’s Leadership Programme

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A digital poster from the African Disability Forum (ADF) with a blue and yellow border. The ADF logo is in the top left corner. The main text reads "CONSULTANCY advertisement" in bold black letters, with a megaphone icon to the left. Below, the text says, "Visit our website for more info" followed by the website link africandisabilityforum.org in bold.
June 5, 2024
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Consultancy Advertisement: REQUEST FOR TRANSLATION SERVICES (ENGLISH/FRENCH)

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A digital poster from the African Disability Forum (ADF) with a blue and yellow border. The ADF logo is in the top left corner. The main text reads "CONSULTANCY advertisement" in bold black letters, with a megaphone icon to the left. Below, the text says, "Visit our website for more info" followed by the website link africandisabilityforum.org in bold.
June 5, 2024
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Consultancy Advertisement: REQUEST FOR MEAL TRAINING CONSULTANCY

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Poster says: Join ADF for a panel discussion at COSP17 2024. Online event! Fostering Disability Inclusion: Through Cooperation and Partnership. Wednesday, 12 June 2024. 4PM East Africa time. 9AM New York time. Register today on ADF’s website. Africandisabilityforum.org. ADF Logo. COSP logo. UN logo.
June 4, 2024
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COSP17 virtual side event on 12 June 2024 – Fostering Disability Inclusion: Through Cooperation and Partnership

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A digital poster from the African Disability Forum (ADF) with a blue and yellow border. The ADF logo is in the top left corner. The main text reads "CONSULTANCY advertisement" in bold black letters, with a megaphone icon to the left. Below, the text says, "Visit our website for more info" followed by the website link africandisabilityforum.org in bold.
May 30, 2024
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Consultancy Advertisement: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICE SUPPORT

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May 9, 2024
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THE AFRICAN DISABILITY FORUM PROUDLY ANNOUNCES:

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April 30, 2024
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Consultancy Advertisement: REQUEST FOR PROJECT PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT

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April 29, 2024
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ANNONCE DE VACANCE DE POSTE : AGENT (E) DE PROJET 

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March 22, 2024
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Vacancy Advertisement: Senior Capacity Development Officer

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Make a difference with an Australia awards scholarship. Apply today for your opportunity to gain a world class education and become a leader for development. Scholarships for Masters studies in Australia are offered to eligible African candidates for postgraduates studies. Applications are open from 1 February 2024 to 30 April 2024. Apply and get more information at www.australiaawardsafrica.org The GEDSI SUPPORT HUB on the website has more information about our support for women and people with a disability.
March 13, 2024
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EXPERIENCE THE POSSIBILITIES WITH AN AUSTRALIA AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP

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March 13, 2024
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ANNONCE DE VACANCE DE POSTE : CHARGE DE PROJET

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The social media graphic showcases a photograph in the center featuring six East African individuals—three men and three women—seated in a row with legs crossed in front of the White House lawn. Above the photo, the text reads: “A five-week Fellowship training experience in the US for emerging African leaders in disability-inclusive civic engagements.” To the right of the photo, the text states: “Learn about our Professional Fellows Program on Inclusive Civic Engagement in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and; Ethiopia, www.PFPinclusion.org. Apply by May 15, 2024.” Below the photo, a banner includes, from left to right, the flag of the United States, and the logos of the US Department of State, the University of Massachusetts Boston (UMass Boston), the Institute for Community Inclusion (ICI), the African Disability Forum (ADF), and the International Disability Alliance (IDA).
March 8, 2024
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Applications Now Open for the 2025 Professional Fellows Program on Inclusive Civic Engagement

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March 1, 2024
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Save the Children International Joins Forces with African Disability Forum to Empower Children with Disabilities

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February 23, 2024
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Consultancy advertisement: request for devlopment of a Curriculum

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February 21, 2024
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One day Quarterly stakeholder meeting on 12th Feb 2024 in Juba –South Sudan

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January 12, 2024
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Press release: international fellowship programme

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A digital poster from the African Disability Forum (ADF) with a blue and yellow border. The ADF logo is in the top left corner. The main text reads "CONSULTANCY advertisement" in bold black letters, with a megaphone icon to the left. Below, the text says, "Visit our website for more info" followed by the website link africandisabilityforum.org in bold.
December 19, 2023
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Consultancy Advertisement: REQUEST FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BASELINE SURVEY

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December 19, 2023
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Child Rights Training Material Validation workshop successfully completed! 13-15 Dec 2023

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Poster says: VACANCY announcement Visit our website for more info africandisabilityforum.org
December 18, 2023
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Vacancy Advertisement: Communications Officer

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November 6, 2023
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African Disability Protocol (ADP) PRESS RELEASE

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August 19, 2023
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NUDIPU Validation Workshop – 12 May 2023, Kampala,Uganda

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November 16, 2022
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Manifesto on Inclusive Education

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September 22, 2022
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Cotonou Declaration

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September 22, 2022
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Call for Workshops in October, 2022

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August 15, 2022
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Inviting Applications: Advanced International Training Programme on Social Protection for Sustainable Development

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August 3, 2022
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PANPPD to host a webinar on August 4

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July 11, 2022
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Call For Application for the Hotel for Bridge CRPD-SDGs Sub Saharan Africa, Module 2 training, from July 26th of July to the 04th of August 2022

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March 15, 2022
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PANPPD launches second round of Microgrant Program — Inclusive ‘Built Back Better’: Mental Health Responses to COVID-19 Phase II

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International Women's Day
March 8, 2022
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Greetings from ADF: International Women’s Day

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December 13, 2021
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ADF’s Executive Council Meeting held in Kenya

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Sightsavers Video on ADP
November 20, 2021
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Sightsavers video on the African Disability Protocol

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ADF ADP Workshop
November 17, 2021
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ADF’s Regional Workshop on the Ratification of the African Union Disability Protocol held in Nairobi, Kenya from Aug 30-Sept 2

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October 15, 2021
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PANPPD with Zimbabwe OCD Trust organizes Mental Health Day Webinar

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October 13, 2021
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Five-day regional meeting organized by WaA! Programme Knowledge Management Working Group held in Nairobi, Kenya from Oct 4-8

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October 5, 2021
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Save the date! ADF webinar (ENG/FR) on Global Survey and GDS – 20 October 2021, 3pm CET

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September 3, 2021
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IDA welcomes first report on rights of persons with disabilities in armed conflict by the Special Rapporteur

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August 28, 2021
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#WeThe15 aims to transform the lives of 1.2 billion persons with disabilities

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August 28, 2021
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Language as a barrier to the participation and inclusion of persons with disabilities

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August 12, 2021
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Guidelines on Indicator 5: Consulting Persons with Disabilities

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August 10, 2021
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Framing a Discussion Paper for the Global Disability Summit 2022

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August 10, 2021
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Down Syndrome South Africa seeks priority access to COVID-19 vaccines for individuals with Down syndrome

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August 5, 2021
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IDA Global Survey on OPD Participation

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June 30, 2021
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Call for Applications: Bridge CRPD-SDGs Ethiopian cycle – Module 1 (August 5-12, 2021)

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June 28, 2021
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Bridge CRPD-SDGs Kenya Module 1 kicks off with participants from Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan and Uganda

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June 26, 2021
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IDA’s Youth with Disabilities Flagship

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June 25, 2021
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The costs of exclusion: Economic justice for women and girls with disabilities

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June 24, 2021
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UNICEF is accelerating programming for children and young persons with disabilities in the Eastern and Southern Africa region

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May 31, 2021
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Monitoring Participation of OPDs in Development Programmes and Policies

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May 31, 2021
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Analysis – Disability Inclusion in the 2020 VNR Reports of African Countries

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May 25, 2021
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PANPPD is inviting applications to submit requests for proposals for microgrants

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May 20, 2021
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Register now for the 12th International Disability Law Summer School 2021!

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May 10, 2021
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Congratulations to Esther Kyozira

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April 27, 2021
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IDA’s innovative approach to facilitate meaningful engagement of persons with disabilities in development programmes

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April 27, 2021
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Disability Inclusive Social Protection: In-Depth Workshop for Uganda DPOs

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April 12, 2021
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Bridging the Gap, the ILO/UNICEF/UNPRPD Inclusive Social Protection Programme, IDA, and ADF call for action on equal access to social protection programs in Africa

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A woman is watching 2 other women holding hands|Social protection in Africa: a new path towards inclusion of persons with disabilities; a woman is talking through a mic in a conference|Policy dialogue conference is sponsored and organised by ADF, Bridging the Gap, UNPRPD, IDA, ILO, UNICEF, Inclusive Futures UKAID, European Union|Social Protection in Africa: a new path towards inclusion of persons with disabilities; a woman is staring at 2 other women holding hands and looking at each other
April 8, 2021
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Social protection in Africa: a new path towards inclusion of persons with disabilities

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March 6, 2021
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Survey on funding by the European Union in the World

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February 22, 2021
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Ghana Workshop on CRPD and SDGs reporting processes and GDS Commitments review

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February 22, 2021
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In-depth Workshop for Ugandan DPOs Treaty Body Reporting, SDGs and Global Disability Summit 2022

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November 5, 2020
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Regional Workshop in West Africa on Disability Inclusive Social Protection Response to COVID-19 Crisis: a new path towards inclusion

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November 27, 2019
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Inclusion can’t wait: The business case for the inclusion of persons with disabilities

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June 5, 2018
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Workshop on the CRPD Committee’s Review Process in Dakar, Senegal

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May 28, 2018
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Workshop on the CRPD Committee’s Review Process in Niamey, Niger

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December 6, 2017
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IDA representative participates to the event on commemoration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities

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October 30, 2017
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ADF participates in 3rd meeting of the Partners for Review Network

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