@GLAD_Net

The Global Action on Disability Network works to enhance the inclusion of persons with disabilities in international development and humanitarian action.

 Geneva, Switzerland
gladnetwork.net
Joined December 2017
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Mental health is part of everyone’s well-being, and disability inclusion means making sure everyone is respected, supported and able to participate. Let’s work together and build communities where people can be included and thrive. #MentalHealth #DisabilityInclusion
Mental health is part of everyone’s well-being, and disability inclusion means making sure everyone is respected, supported and able to participate. Let’s work together and build communities where people can be included and thrive.

ALT Mental health is part of everyone’s well-being, and disability inclusion means making sure everyone is respected, supported and able to participate. Let’s work together and build communities where people can be included and thrive.

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#COSP19 is starting next week! Check @GLAD_Net members side-events and engage! ➡️bit.ly/4x3g2Ne #disabilityinclusion #crpd20years
the conference hall full of people COSP19

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on day one, GLAD members discussed using the CRPD anniversary to secure concrete commitments, accelerate financing strategies, strengthen cross-network exchange and embed #disabilityinclusion into mainstream decision forums. @FCDOInclusive, @IDA_CRPD_Forum
The room of people

ALT The room of people

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We just started GLAD AGM2026 ! Thrilled to have co-chairs @FCDOInclusive and @IDA_CRPD_Forum welcome our speakers and attendees — united to build a more inclusive world for all. #disabilityinclusion #leavenoonebehind
GLAD AGM 2026 opening sessions. room full of people

ALT GLAD AGM 2026 opening sessions. room full of people

Jose Vierra speaking at the GLAD AGM 2026

ALT Jose Vierra speaking at the GLAD AGM 2026

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Soon we start with #GLADAGM2026! Over 90 GLAD members will join an in-person discussion on achieving a disability‑inclusive society — for and with all. #disabilityinclusion #leavenoonebehind
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We wish you a wonderful and joyful Christmas and New Year!
Marry Christmas and Happy New Year! We wish you a wonderful and joyful Christmas and New Year!

ALT Marry Christmas and Happy New Year! We wish you a wonderful and joyful Christmas and New Year!

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Advancing inclusive education for learners with disabilities ➡️Join us tomorrow 29 Oct: bit.ly/476I4wv 🕒Time: 3:00–4:30 PM More info: bit.ly/4nm2Xsq #GDS2025 #GLADNetwork #InclusiveEducation @IDA_CRPD_Forum @iddcconsortium
The Global Disability Summit: Advancing inclusive education for learners with disabilities 29 October

ALT The Global Disability Summit: Advancing inclusive education for learners with disabilities 29 October

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📢Join #DRG @ #GDS2025 Side event: Realizing commitments to disability inclusive humanitarian action - the role of financing 📅Date and time: April 2, 2025, from 10:30 to 11:30AM Venue: Hall 7.3 #humanitarianaction #disabilityinclusion
Invitation to the Global Disability Summit Side Event on Realizing Commitments to Disability Inclusive Humanitarian Action – the Role of Financing, Organized by the Disability Reference Group (DRG), Date: 2nd of April Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Venue: Hall 7.3, Agenda, Moderation: Adetunde Ademefun, Executive Director, Joint National Association for Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) in Nigeria Agenda Speakers: Åsmund Grøver Aukrust, Minister of International Development, Norway Pasi Hellman, Under-Secretary of State for International Development, Finland Juan Angel De Gouveia, President RIADIS Maulani A Rotinsulu, General Secretary ASEAN Disability Forum Deike Potzel, Director-General for Crisis Prevention, Stabilization, Peacebuilding and Humanitarian Assistance, German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO) Omar Abdi, UNICEF Deputy Executive Director for Programmes Robyne Leven, Assistant Director of DFAT’s Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion Strategy Performance and Effectivene

ALT Invitation to the Global Disability Summit Side Event on Realizing Commitments to Disability Inclusive Humanitarian Action – the Role of Financing, Organized by the Disability Reference Group (DRG), Date: 2nd of April Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Venue: Hall 7.3, Agenda, Moderation: Adetunde Ademefun, Executive Director, Joint National Association for Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) in Nigeria Agenda Speakers: Åsmund Grøver Aukrust, Minister of International Development, Norway Pasi Hellman, Under-Secretary of State for International Development, Finland Juan Angel De Gouveia, President RIADIS Maulani A Rotinsulu, General Secretary ASEAN Disability Forum Deike Potzel, Director-General for Crisis Prevention, Stabilization, Peacebuilding and Humanitarian Assistance, German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO) Omar Abdi, UNICEF Deputy Executive Director for Programmes Robyne Leven, Assistant Director of DFAT’s Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion Strategy Performance and Effectivene

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Join DRG @ #HNPW 2025 week! 📢Event: Localization and inclusion: participation of and partnership with local and national organizations of persons with disabilities 📅Date: 24 March at 2:00 pm CET ▶️Register here -> bit.ly/4iocm16
Localization and inclusion: Participation of and partnership with local and national organizations of persons with disabilities 24 March 2025, 2:00 pm CET, Hybrid, Pleniere C REGISTER This event will delve into the challenges and solutions to disability inclusive localization. It offers an opportunity to engage directly with OPDs and with humanitarian actors from diverse contexts to identify concrete actions for enhancing equitable partnership with local and national OPDs, towards a more inclusive humanitarian response. International Sign and live captioning in English will be provided.

ALT Localization and inclusion: Participation of and partnership with local and national organizations of persons with disabilities 24 March 2025, 2:00 pm CET, Hybrid, Pleniere C REGISTER This event will delve into the challenges and solutions to disability inclusive localization. It offers an opportunity to engage directly with OPDs and with humanitarian actors from diverse contexts to identify concrete actions for enhancing equitable partnership with local and national OPDs, towards a more inclusive humanitarian response. International Sign and live captioning in English will be provided.

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📣Join us on 9 December at @COP28_UAE Making the Green Transition Inclusive of Persons with Disabilities 15.00-15.50 GST Area B7, Building 88 - Third Floor Co-organized by @ilo, @IDA_CRPD_Forum, @IFAD, @lftwworldwide More information ➡️bit.ly/3uL8qmV
COP28 Just Transition Pavilion Making the Green Transition Inclusive of Persons with Disabilities Co-organized by the ILO,IDA,IFAD,LFTW Dec 9 15.00-15.50 GST Area B7, Building 88 - Third Floor

ALT COP28 Just Transition Pavilion Making the Green Transition Inclusive of Persons with Disabilities Co-organized by the ILO,IDA,IFAD,LFTW Dec 9 15.00-15.50 GST Area B7, Building 88 - Third Floor

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