The Bond Disability and Development Group analyse the government’s approach to disability inclusion in development following Andrew Mitchell giving evidence to the International Development Committee on the matter.
Done right, integrated mental health support can demonstrably lead to stronger, more inclusive and peaceful communities, resulting in people feeling more positive and hopeful for the future. Ruth Simpson of International Alert tells us about their work on integrated mental health in peacebuilding.
After another busy year for all our working groups, we here from the SDGs, Funding, Communications, Disability and Development, Humanitarian and People in the Picture groups about what they’ve been up to, and what they’re planning for 2024.
Collecting data that includes everyone is vital to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) commitment to leave no one behind, but the world still has a long way to go. Sightsavers’ Fiona Lawless recently attended the Global Festival de Datos in Uruguay and has shared her reflections on the progress being made on inclusive data and the importance of remembering the person behind the number.
Deafchild Worldwide UK shares how investment in accessible and inclusive education has been a breakthrough for deaf students in India.
A reflection on the progress made in the sector in anti-racism, equity, diversity and inclusion over recent times, and what still needs to be done, from our CEO Stephanie Draper.
Navigating the conflict in Sudan as a person with a disability has come with inconceivable challenges. Elkhansa, a young disability rights activist, shares her experience.
Democracies are only truly effective when all citizens can fully and equally participate. The Commonwealth Parliamentarians with Disabilities Network is helping to realise this vision.
Investing in disability inclusion in the international development sector is not only necessary from a rights perspective but also offers significant potential for a positive return.
