“We Give to Gain”: Empowering Women with Disabilities in Africa for International Women’s Day 2026 March 8, 2026 On this International Women’s Day 2026, the world unites under the theme “We Give to Gain.” It’s a powerful reminder that progress is not a zero-sum game. When we share knowledge, resources, and platforms, everyone rises. For […]
English Dear Brothers and Sisters with Disabilities across Africa, Dear Members of the African Disability Forum, Dear Partners and Allies of our cause, On this December 3rd, the whole world is looking to us. More than a celebration, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities is a time for rallying, reflection, and reclaiming our place
Vacancy Advertisement (Internal and External) Senior MEAL Officer The African Disability Forum (ADF) is a continental membership organization of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) in Africa whose vision is to see an inclusive Africa where all persons with disabilities and their families have their rights and voices respected and participate actively in the life of their
In observance of World Down Syndrome Day, we are pleased to invite you to a special webinar focused on empowering individuals with Down syndrome by strengthening support systems across Africa. The Africa Down Syndrome Network in collaboration with The Africa Disability Forum will be hosting a webinar in commemoration of World Down Syndrome Day on the
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African Disability Forum (ADF) recognizes the paramount significance and importance of the African Union’s (AU) adoption of the Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (CEVAWG) in February 2025 and congratulates all involved parties. Once ratified by African states, CEVAWG will play a crucial role in protecting the human rights of women and girls,
#IDPD2024: Empowering Disability Leadership for Global Inclusion and Sustainability The African Disability Forum extends its solidarity to all persons with disabilities globally as we commemorate the 2024 UN International Day for Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). Under the theme, “Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future,” we emphasize the critical
The African Disability Conference, which began on September 2, 2024, in Nairobi, marked a historic milestone as Africa’s first OPD-led event. This was followed by the African Regional Pre-Summit on September 5. Hosted by the African Disability Forum (ADF) in collaboration with the International Disability Alliance (IDA), Sightsavers International, and other partners, the conference brought
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Today, eight disability organisations representing both regional and global interests, sent a formal letter to members of the Paris Agreement criticising the exclusion of the disability movement from UN climate negotiations, mostly due to unnecessary bureaucracy. The organisations explain that the UN is stalling in the creation of an official constituency of persons with disabilities,
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From September 2-5, 2024, the African Disability Forum (ADF) in collaboration with the International Disability Alliance (IDA) and Sightsavers International is hosting a first-of-its-kind regional conference titled “Persons with Disabilities in a Post-Pandemic World: Redefining the Inclusive Development & Humanitarian Agenda in Africa” in Nairobi, Kenya. This Summit marks a significant milestone in the collective
Under the Stakeholder Group of Persons with Disabilities, a Thematic Group on Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Action (TG-DRRCA) has been established to support the engagement of persons with disabilities, their representative organizations and other relevant stakeholders to contribute to the monitoring of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction within the 2030 Agenda framework,
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The African Disability Forum (ADF) is pleased to announce the good news about ratifications of the African Disability Protocol. The Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Africa (also known as African Disability Protocol) was adopted by the African Union Heads of States on
AFRICAN CONFERENCE ON DISABILITY “Persons with Disabilities in a Post-pandemic World: Redefining Inclusive Development & Humanitarian Agenda in Africa” 🗓️ When: September 1-5, 2024📍 Where: Nairobi, Kenya In a rapidly changing world, inclusivity is paramount. This ground-breaking conference willfeature: Together, let’s pave the way for a more inclusive Africa.
