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💡Let’s Learn about the Ghana #Disability Bill 2023. ✍️ The Ghana Disability Bill 2023, which is an update to the original Persons with Disabilities Act (Act 715) of 2006, aims to enhance the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in line with international standards. ✍️The updated bill seeks to align Ghana's disability laws with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) and the African Disability Protocol. ✍️ Key aspects of the bill include improving access to public infrastructure, ensuring non-discrimination, and promoting equal opportunities in employment and education for PWDs. ✍️ The bill also focuses on enhancing access to technology and assistive devices to support independent living and participation in the digital economy. The bill is expected to impact over 2 million Ghanaians living with disabilities by creating a more inclusive and supportive environment. #signlanguage #DisabilityInclusion Disability:IN International Disability Alliance Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth Global Disability Inclusion, LLC Deaf-In-Tech ——————————————————- Contact Nicholas Adzaho to learn sign language, Disability Inclusion Strategies and Innovations.

In pre-colonial Nigeria, attitudes towards people with disabilities varied, from care and respect to marginalization. During the colonial era, Western education and medical systems began addressing disability issues, but often sidelined those affected. Post-independence, initial focus was on nation-building with limited attention to disability rights. A key development came in 1977 with the National Policy on Education, including provisions for Special Education. The 1990s saw increased advocacy with the formation of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) in 1990 and the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) in 1993. In the early 2000s, Nigeria signed (2003) and ratified (2007) the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). A major breakthrough was the 2018 Disability Rights Act, prohibiting discrimination and ensuring rights and welfare, leading to the establishment of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities in 2019. The UN CRPD, in force since 2006, aims to ensure full and equal enjoyment of all human rights by persons with disabilities. Advocates like Grace Jerry and President Muhammadu Buhari emphasize the importance of continued advocacy and policy implementation to achieve full equality and inclusion for persons with disabilities in Nigeria. We're making progress, but there's still work to do for full inclusion. Let's keep breaking those barriers together! #DisabilityRights #Inclusion #Nigeria #BreakBarriers #oluwayemisiadekunle

Recently, the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) published a Status Report on Inclusion of Disability, "https://lnkd.in/ddtW_ZJa" among Public Institutions across Kenya from year 2022/2023. Diving into the report reveals significant strides made by public institutions towards inclusivity in serving Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). However, as a digital inclusion consultant, it's concerning to discover that some institutions still lag behind in meeting the standards set by KS 2952-1:2022 for Accessibility of ICT Products and Services. With only 61 institutions compliant and 308 yet to adhere, there remains a critical gap in access to information and services for PWDs, hindering their full participation. Despite these challenges, there are beacons of progress, such as Karatina University, where inclusive practices shine. As a proud alumnus, I commend the institution for its dedication to inclusivity in employment and its commitment to empowering PWDs with skills and opportunities, paving the way for a more inclusive society. Karatina University, National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), Disability Rights Fund #ICT Kenya #Disability Inclusivity #People with disability #Inclusion in Employment

Job Opportunity! END OF PROGRAMME EVALUATION UNPRPD ROUND 4 JOINT PROGRAMME The main objective of the Zimbabwe Round 4 Programme was to support the country to accelerate it’s implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) as well as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Agenda 2030. Specifically, the Zimbabwe UNPRPD Programme was introduced to support the implementation of the National Disability Policy that was launched by the Government of Zimbabwe in June 2021. The Programme’s interventions sought to systematically introduce or strengthen the preconditions required for any country to advance the CRPD. The Programme also sought to address gaps in capacity and knowledge of both duty bearers and rights holders on effective approaches to implement the National Disability Policy through strengthening approaches on CRPD compliant budgeting, intersectionality of disability and gender approaches as well as establishing national mechanisms to strengthen disability coordination and accountability. for full details, please follow the link below: https://lnkd.in/eyfYZunt

We are thrilled to have contributed to driving inclusion for Persons With #Disabilities to ensure progress in realizing the #SDGs. Read all about it in the recent UN report here - https://lnkd.in/dFeJ6gmq

Should governments and societies treat Persons with Disabilities as people with no rights and responsibilities? Should we accord them the same rights as their non-disabled counterparts? It is a painful reality that PWDs represent one of the most marginalized minority groups across the globe. Their needs and aspirations are highly bottled up and given sub-standard attention. In this recent addition, together with Taruvinga Muzingili and Tauya Chinama we examined the extent to which countries in Southern Africa are domesticating the rights of PWDs as stipulated in International and Regional Disability Rights Instruments. Lessons were drawn from Zimbabwe and tangible recommendations were proffered on how to translate such laws into actionable programs that empower Persons with Disabilities in the region. Access this article at https://lnkd.in/eW5dWpyi Thank you Dr Rev. Isaac Mutelo for giving us this opportunity to contribute in your book project on Human Rights in Southern Africa: Theory and Practice 🌍 Together we can make this world a better place for everyone ❤️ ##miserylovescompany

Zimbabwe has taken a significant step towards advancing the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities with the launch of its National Parliamentary Caucus on Disability. This new initiative, inaugurated in June 2024, aims to create a dedicated platform within the Parliament for addressing issues faced by the disabled community. The Caucus is a multi-partisan body comprising members of Parliament committed to advocating for the rights of people with disabilities. Its primary objectives include promoting inclusive legislation, enhancing accessibility, and ensuring that disability issues receive adequate attention in national policy discussions. The Caucus will work in tandem with various stakeholders, including government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and disability advocacy groups. This collaboration is expected to foster a more inclusive society by addressing barriers that hinder the full participation of persons with disabilities in social, economic, and political life. Key priorities for the Caucus include improving access to education and healthcare, ensuring economic empowerment, and combating discrimination. The establishment of this body underscores Zimbabwe's commitment to upholding the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), which the country ratified in 2013. The launch was celebrated with broad support from both domestic and international communities, highlighting a growing recognition of the need for systemic change to support the disabled population. The National Parliamentary Caucus on Disability is expected to play a pivotal role in shaping a more equitable and inclusive future for all Zimbabweans. I was quite pleased to be part of this momentous occasion. Pictured is yours truly with various stakeholders who surrounded Hon Jacob Mudende the Zimbabwean Speaker of Parliament. #disabilityrightszw #disabilitycaucus #inclusionmatterszw #parliamentofzw

Interesting article showing how disabilities are reflected in cultural, genetic and environmental differences. We could learn a lot from the ADP (African Disability Protocol). #DisabilityAwareness #CulturalDiversity #LevelThePlayingField #ADA

Read the story below and find out how PNUD Moçambique, through its Democracy and Elections project, is supporting different associations of people with disabilities #PwD to #advocate for the #inclusion of the #Disability Rights #Agenda in #ElectoralManifestos with various electoral actors (EMBs, CSOs, political entities, media, etc). The activity is supported by the governments of Canada 🇨🇦, the European Union 🇪🇺, Norway 🇳🇴 and Spain 🇪🇸. ➡️https://bit.ly/4b0hTq6

The Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) is the peak body for Australia's aid & international development NGOs. Speaking on disability equity, CEO Marc Purcell says, “People with disabilities are some of the poorest and most marginalised in communities across Australia’s region and the world.      The upcoming International Disability Equity and Rights Strategy must be ambitious, accountable and adequately resourced to give Australia’s development program the best chance of success in addressing the drivers of disadvantage and achieving equity for people with disabilities.”    Join us in #ChampioningDisabilityEquity and call for our government to do more in advancing disability equity and rights for people with disabilities across the Indo-Pacific.    ACFID has joined our calls for DFAT to address the drivers of disadvantage in their upcoming International Disability Equity & Rights strategy to achieve #disabilityequity for the millions of people with disabilities in our region. 👉 https://bit.ly/3V2Kfdc