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“When it comes to intersectionality for migration and disability, there is still a big gap to tackle. There is a need to amplify the mobility of people with disabilities beyond borders amidst our unwelcoming system that is exclusionary, leaving out migrants and refugees with disabilities“ 👉 Read more about peer-to-peer support in transforming disability inclusion in migration and beyond published by our 4th Migration Youth Forum Youth Delegate Mulenzi Tonny in the latest MYCP blog post 🙌🏼 https://lnkd.in/eHEW8SMY

ACFID's submission to the Australian Government on the International Disability Equity and Rights Strategy sets out 13 recommendations to achieve disability equity in Australia's development, humanitarian and broader international engagements. Read our submission here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gV9AYfJp #ACFID #DisabilityEquity #RightsStrategy #Australia #Development #HumanitarianAid #InternationalEngagement #DisabilityRights

The 2024 African Disability Forum Conference in Nairobi, Kenya, focused on redefining Africa's inclusive development and humanitarian agenda for persons with disabilities in a post-pandemic world. CBM was actively engaged in the 2024 African Disability Forum Conference. Organizations of persons with disabilities, advocates, policymakers, international development partners, and experts collaborated to drive progress and make tangible commitments to improve the lives of persons with disabilities. The conference included the Africa Regional Pre-Summit for the Global Disability Summit (GDS) 2025, and the outcome from the discussions will inform the agenda topics in the #GDS2025. #VoicesOfAfrica #AfricanDisabilityConference #CommitToChange

Great strides are being made toward a more inclusive future for persons with disabilities in Africa! The 2024 African Disability Forum Conference brought together key players to redefine inclusive development in a post-pandemic world. With CBM and other advocates leading the charge, it’s inspiring to see such strong collaboration driving meaningful progress. Looking forward to the impact this will have on the #GDS2025 agenda. #InclusiveDevelopment #AfricanDisabilityConference #CommitToChange

Had a wonderful discussion today at the CO-LEAD Council & UIC Dept. of Disability & Human Development roundtable! We explored strategies for boosting employment opportunities for immigrants, refugees, and asylees with disabilities. We're dedicated to providing opportunities to ALL community members, especially those with disabilities! Interested in disability inclusion and employment? Let me know in the comments and I'll connect you! #RoundtableDiscussion #Careers #Diversityandinclusion KaarPoh

This is the last in our series of basic principles we feel are MUST HAVES in the Canada Disability Benefit. Shape the CDB 7 Key Principle #7 Keep disabled people involved. Nothing about us without us! It is time for the government to stand up to its word. Concern: Disabled people feel that their input for government consultations went unheard – and in the advent of the Accessible Canada Act, this time was meant to be different. Disabled people are upset because the regulations are not coming close to meeting the needs they have clearly expressed as people with lived and living experience of disability. We want the government to honour Nothing About Us Without Us. Solution: Respect the promise of "Nothing About Us Without Us" by acting on disabled people's recommendations from the Canada Gazette consultation. #BetterTheBenefit #DisabilityWithPossibility #DisabilityWithoutPoverty

Barriers and opportunities for the inclusive employment of youth with disabilities study We have released a new report on the challenges and opportunities for young people with disabilities in South Africa's job market! Proudly part of our Inclusive Digital Employment Activity (IDEA) programme, the study is supported by USAID. Our report dives into the barriers and opportunities for both employers and job seekers, offering recommendations to boost disability confidence and inclusion at work. You can read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/em7Vya68 #EmploySAYouth #InclusiveEmployment #DisabilityInclusion #YouthEmpowerment #DiversityandInclusion

Did you know that the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities led Canada to develop and adopt the Accessible Canada Act? It’s true! A sustainable future cannot be achieved if some individuals and communities are left behind. Canada is committed to promoting and protecting the rights of persons with disabilities through actions to support Sustainable Development Goal 10 – Reduced Inequalities ➡ https://ow.ly/9mR050QQfcB #SustainableDevelopmentGoals #SDG10 #PersonsWithDisabilities

Join the Disability Inclusion Fund (DIF) Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees for a webinar, where funders will learn from disability justice leaders implementing strategies at the intersections of disability and immigration justice. Disability justice offers a framework for grassroots organizers and practitioners in the field doing cross-movement work. This framework underscores the ways in which collective liberation can dismantle systemic biases, including ableism. 🗓️ Monday, March 11 from 1:30pm-3pm ET/10:30am-12pm PT. RSVP by Friday: https://lnkd.in/gFSp_BRz 📸 UN Women on Flickr #DisabilityJustice #DisabilityMovement #ImmigrationJustice #ImmigrantJustice #GrassrootsMovements

We're excited to share that Rights Information and Advocacy Centre (RIAC) is now part of the Welcoming Disability Campaign, joining forces with over 70 organisations to advocate for immigration policy reforms in Australia. This campaign seeks to eliminate discrimination from migration health laws and policies, reflecting RIAC's commitment to the rights of people with disabilities.   As our CEO, Dr Sandy Ross, puts it: "At RIAC, we believe in a society where inclusivity is the norm, not the exception." We envision a future where disabilities aren't barriers but an integral part of our diverse community.   Key reforms include removing discriminatory exemptions in the Migration Act, aligning the Significant Cost Threshold with international standards, and recognising special education as a valuable community investment.   Join us as we strive for a society where disability doesn't deter equality. To read the full statement, visit: bit.ly/3t63etz   Follow the link to explore Welcoming Disability's recommendations - their full submission is now available online in both PDF and Word format: bit.ly/41lMQlb #RIAC #WelcomingDisabilityCampaign #Inclusion #Advocacy #DisabilityRights #ImmigrationReform