As we look back on the Global Disability Summit 2025, we reflect on the summit’s achievements, our new commitments, and the need to defend disability rights in an uncertain world: www.cbmuk.org.uk/news-and-blo...
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What are your “red flags” when it comes to disability inclusion gone wrong? Here’s what three #WeCanWork youth advocates had to say. #WCW #GDS2025 #CommitToChange @suuhu.bsky.social @iddc.bsky.social
We’ve asked the three youth advocates about accessibility features at the Global Disability Summit 2025. Here’s what they discovered! #WeCanWork #WCW #GDS2025 #CommitToChange @suuhu.bsky.social @iddc.bsky.social
Find out what disability inclusion means to three youth advocates. Why is it important to you? Share in the comments! #WeCanWork #WCW #GDS2025 #CommitToChange @suuhu.bsky.social @iddc.bsky.social
The #GDS2025 in Berlin looked for ways to enforce the rights of persons with #disabilities. Data and #digitalisation are an important tool for this, also in development policy. Journalist Jan Rübel reports on the innovations presented at the event: bit.ly/3FZxDjb
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Bildbeschreibung: Entwicklungsministerin Svenja Schulze.
Disability Summit 2025 – Fortschritt für die Zukunft? #GDS2025 #CommitToChange #DisabilitySummit2025 #BMZ #Jordanien #Amman #Behinderung #Inklusion #Teilhabe #Barrierefeiheit #Deutschland #Hilfe #News #Berlin #Newsroom #Nachrichten #presse https://tinyurl.com/28g2hm4q
1) A imagem mostra um grande evento em um espaço fechado e bem iluminado, com um palco ao fundo onde uma palestrante está discursando. Telões exibem sua imagem junto com um intérprete de língua de sinais. Há um grande público composto por pessoas de diferentes origens, muitas delas usando cadeiras de rodas. O ambiente tem iluminação colorida nas paredes e uma estrutura industrial moderna. Trata-se do Global Disability Summit, um evento sobre inclusão e direitos das pessoas com deficiência, realizado em Berlim, Alemanha.
2) A imagem mostra um grande evento em um espaço moderno e iluminado, com um palco onde ocorre um painel de discussão. No telão ao fundo, uma palestrante loira de óculos fala enquanto um intérprete de língua de sinais traduz sua fala. O público está sentado em mesas e cadeiras, assistindo à apresentação. Muitas pessoas usam cadeiras de rodas. O ambiente tem iluminação colorida e uma estrutura industrial. Trata-se do Global Disability Summit, realizado em Berlim, Alemanha, focado em inclusão e acessibilidade para pessoas com deficiência.
3) A imagem mostra um grande auditório durante o Global Disability Summit em Berlim, Alemanha. O público está sentado em mesas e cadeiras, assistindo a um painel no palco. Um palestrante de terno fala ao microfone, e sua imagem é projetada em dois telões laterais, acompanhada por legendas e um intérprete de língua de sinais. O espaço tem um estilo industrial, com teto alto, estruturas metálicas e paredes de tijolos aparentes. Entre os participantes, há diversas pessoas com deficiência, incluindo usuários de cadeiras de rodas, refletindo o foco do evento em inclusão e acessibilidade.
4) A imagem mostra um grupo diverso de pessoas posando para uma foto em frente a um painel branco com o logotipo do Global Disability Summit 2025 Berlin. Entre eles, há indivíduos de diferentes etnias e com deficiências, alguns usando bengalas, trajes tradicionais e coroas de flores. O ambiente está iluminado com luz natural, e várias pessoas no público estão tirando fotos com celulares e câmeras. O painel também exibe os logotipos do governo federal alemão, da International Disability Alliance (IDA) e da Jordânia, sugerindo uma colaboração internacional focada em acessibilidade e inclusão.
O Global Disability Summit chegou ao fim, deixando um legado de inspiração, conexões e compromissos importantes com a inclusão. Confira alguns registros do evento. Para ver mais fotos, visite o nosso Instagram: @AbleGamersBR
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The ICJ Africa Regional Programme's Legal Adviser Wilson Macharia, is at the 2025 Global Disability Summit in Germany, reaffirming the ICJ's steadfast commitment to advancing the human rights of persons with disabilities and driving meaningful change ✊🌍 #GDS2025 #CommitToChange #Inclusive
3ict recognized as one of the commitments at the Global Disability Summit 2025 in Berlin
At the Global Disability Summit 2025 in Berlin, G3ict was honored as one of the featured commitments out of more than 800 global submissions advancing disability inclusion and rights.
Website: https://g3ict.org/
Newsletter: https://shorturl.at/R2v1F
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There is an "urgent need for inclusive educational policies that address the diverse needs of all educators and learners, including those with disabilities."
📝 Our Executive Board just released a statement on #GDS2025
#CommitToChange #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
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🌍 UNRISD Pledges for Disability Inclusion! ♿💙
At the Global Disability Summit, we are joining International Disability Alliance, BMZ and HCD to commit to real action for a more inclusive world. Here’s how we’ll make a difference!👇
#GDS2025 #CommitToChange #OverABillionReasons
How can social dialogue support inclusive education? Our latest video highlights a study visit to Solingen 🇩🇪, where education partners explored best practices & challenges in integrating students with special needs.
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Watch now: youtu.be/yhx5qQmWhNU
Stephen Timms speaking at the Global Disability Summit in front of a room of delegates.
"Disabled people... are part of every community in every country around the world... we need to make sure no one is left behind."
Minister for Disability, Stephen Timms at #GDS2025 highlighting the importance of disability inclusion for mainstream development work.
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Education unions within @etuce.bsky.social and the 🌍 over believe that #InclusiveEducation is a fundamental human right and 🗝️to thriving communities.
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Statement from Mayenda Saudi, a rural man with a physical impairment participating in an IFAD project in Malawi
For more #resilient, equitable, and just #agrifood systems 🧑🌾 it's essential to include persons with disabilities and thus the removal of barriers. That's why @ifad.org puts #farmers with impairments at the centre.
Read more: www.foodfortransformation.org/inclusion-in...
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Our delegation at #GDS2025 with @ituc.bsky.social General Secretary Luc Triangle.
He reaffirmed that social dialogue and collective bargaining are key instruments to defend the rights of people with disabilities.
Schools must be inclusive workplace for all education workers.
#CommitToChange @bmz.de
H M King Abdullah II of Jordan, speaking behind a podium at the Global Disability Summit.
"Look beyond what is, to see what could be... a future in which people with disabilities are afforded the rights, encouragement, and honour which they are due."
HM King Abdullah II of Jordan shares his vision for a world where all people with disabilities can thrive at #GDS2025.
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Youth disability advocate Elizabeth Adams and Tom Shakespeare, Chair of the Board at Light for the World, discussing at the Global Disability Summit.
Representatives of organisations of people with disabilities discussing with Tom Shakespeare at the Global Disability Summit.
Together with our board chair @tomshakespeare.bsky.social, we spoke about the need to have sustainable funding, learn and document best-practices, strengthen local capacity, speak louder and together in our advocacy, and accelerate action. #OneBillionReasons #CommitToChange
Ahead of the Global Disability Summit, @stephenthomo.bsky.social highlights recommendations for the inclusion of people with disabilities in future research. 👇
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With our #GoPublic #FundEducation campaign, we call for increased investment to recruit and retain educators essential for achieving inclusive education for all.
At #GDS2025, we champion a social model of disability—breaking down barriers, not people.
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Text reads: At least 20% of CBM Global’s partner funding going to OPD partners. A 25% increase in projects with OPD strengthening outcomes. Expansion of programmes reaching under-represented groups, including women and girls with disabilities, with annual progress monitoring. Continues advocacy to donors for flexible, long-term funding for OPDs, including support for core costs
As part of CBM Global Disability Inclusion, we’re proud to share our 2025 Global Disability Summit commitments which reflect our desire to #ShiftThePower to local partners and communities, especially OPDs.
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A headshot of Professor Tom Shakespeare. He is a white man, wearing a blue shirt, in this picture. He has blue eyes. Likewise, he smiles at the camera. Tom has achondroplasia.
“If we remove barriers, support reasonable accommodations, and invest in inclusive training and career pathways, we unlock enormous potential for businesses and society alike,” says @tomshakespeare.bsky.social, Chair of the Board at Light for the World. #DisabilityRights #GDS2025 #CommitToChange
📢 An Education International delegation is present at the Global Disability Summit in Berlin!
🏫Education unionists reaffirm that #InclusiveEducation is a fundamental human right and key to thriving communities.
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At the Global Disability Summit we caught up with Nir Shretha, from our partner BYAN in Nepal!
If you are at the #GDS2025, you can visit Nir and his team to find out more about their work in Nepal.
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A Statement of Ben, a rural man with disability that works on the restoration of mangroves in the Solomon Islands.
@worldvision.bsky.social's commitment to #sustaining & #restoring food systems integrates community-led approaches. Read how World Vision involves people with disabilities in decision-making processes www.foodfortransformation.org/inclusion-in...
#GDS2025 #CommitToChange @worldvisioneu.bsky.social
A picture of Elie Bagbila, Head of Advocacy at Light for the World with the following quotes: “For true disability inclusion, Organisations of People with Disabilities (OPDs) must be at the centre of decision-making.” and "Sustainable partnerships—especially with umbrella OPDs, youth-led OPDs, and OPDs led by women—are key to driving meaningful change."
We’re at #GDS2025 to ensure OPDs have a seat at the table, and that inclusion is backed by real funding & action!
“For true disability inclusion, Organisations of People with Disabilities (OPDs) must be at the centre of decision-making,” says, Elie Bagbila, our Head of Advocacy.
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How do Disability Inclusion Facilitators describe their journey in one word? Watch and find out!
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A picture of Katri Bertram, International Director of Impact and Advocacy at Light for the World with the following quotes: “Our Global Disability Summit call to action is clear: disability inclusion must remain on the agenda.” and “Inclusion must be a fully funded and integrated part of all development, humanitarian and global health efforts.”
“Our Global Disability Summit call to action is clear: disability inclusion must remain on the agenda,” says @katribertram.bsky.social, International Director of Impact & Advocacy at Light for the World.
Join us at #GDS2025 to turn commitments into action!
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The Global Disability Summit #GDS2025 is just a week ahead. In the run up to the event, we spoke to Jürgen Dusel about the importance of #Inclusion in development cooperation. Read the full interview here: www.foodfortransformation.org/preview.php/...
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A picture of Marion Lieser, Light for the World CEO with the following quotes: “The Global Disability Summit is a vital moment to place disability rights high on the global political agenda.” and “Sustainable funding, political prioritisation, and meaningful participation of people with disabilities must be at the centre of global development efforts.”
“The Global Disability Summit is a vital moment to place disability rights high on the global political agenda,” Marion Lieser, Light for the World CEO.
We’re at #GDS2025 to make sure disability inclusion is more than a discussion—it’s a commitment.
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