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Largest budget cuts ever by Dutch Ministry reduce chances of WaA! 2.0
Since July of this year, the Dutch government has a new minister for Foreign Trade and Development. Minister Reinette Klever is from the far-right political party PVV (Freedom Party) and she has been very critical towards development aid in recent…
International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Promoting Inclusivity and Empowerment
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), celebrated annually on December 3, highlighted the rights, dignity, and well-being of persons with disabilities. Established by the United Nations in 1992, this day aims to foster an inclusive and equitable world…
The 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) on climate change
The 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) on climate change took place in Baku, Azerbaijan. Our colleague Shitaye Astawes of ADF (African Disability Forum) participated in person. This U.N. climate summit delivered a deal on climate finance two days past deadline,…
‘Power of Disability Inclusion’ live session: Towards Disability Inclusive Land Rights
A side event of the NFP’s Annual WFD Event 2024 WHEN Wednesday October 16th, 14:30 – 16:15 CEST WHERE Live at De Rijtuigenloods – Piet Mondriaanplein 61, Amersfoort, The Netherlands & live-streamed on YouTube Dear friends, World Food Day is approaching! On the 16th of…
Inspiring insights from WaA! Country coordinator Robert Igalo at ADF conference
Robert Igalo, country coordinator of the We are Able! project in Uganda, was one of the expert speakers at the AFRICAN CONFERENCE ON DISABILITY organized by ADF on September 1-5, 2024. The conference, held in Nairobi, Kenya, was themed “Persons…
Inclusive Food Security in Dutch development policies: minister keeps update superficial
Since a motion was accepted in 2019, the Dutch minister of Foreign Trade and Development is obliged to update parliament annually on the ministry’s efforts for persons with disabilities. The letter from the minister has been similar in form every year:…
African Disability Protocol enters into force!
Great news from ADF! The African Disability Forum is pleased to announce the entering into force of the African Disability Protocol, formally known as ‘The Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Persons…
What can people in the Netherlands learn from their Congolese counterparts?
What can people in the Netherlands learn from Congolese persons working on inclusive food security for persons with disabilities? A lot, as it turns out. And vice versa as well! End of June 2024, a delegation from Democratic Republic of…
Looking Back on a Fruitful Annual Meeting in Kampala
Some 120 participants from 7 countries met in the beautiful city of Kampala, Uganda, for the 4th Annual Meeting of the We are Able! (WaA!) consortium from Monday July 17th till Friday July 21st 2024. Like earlier meetings in Nairobi…
We are Able! mentioned as showcase for inclusive development initiatives by Dutch minister
During the annual debate on the budget for Development Cooperation within the House of Representatives in the Netherlands, the minister of Foreign Trade and Development explicitly mentioned the We are Able! programme. In this debate, which took place in January…