2025 Session #3: International Perspectives Advancing Disability Rights and Inclusion in Africa
Panelists:
- Rashid Kalule, Disability Inclusion Facilitator, Jinja District Union of Persons with Disabilities (JIDU) Chairperson, Uganda National Association of Cerebral Palsy (UNAC)
- Denis Ouma, Chief Executive Officer, Embellish Consults Limited
- Jackline Lidubwi, PhD, Project Coordinator, Internews Earth Journalism Network Africa
- Bakar Hamad Omar, Senior Program Officer, Legal Services Facility (LSF)
Synopsis:
The disability movement in Africa has made significant strides in recent years, yet challenges remain, highlighting the ongoing need for advocacy, policy reform, and societal awareness to ensure full inclusion and equal opportunities for people with disabilities across the continent. This session will feature a panel of disability professionals from three East African countries—Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda—who will share valuable insights into current efforts to advance disability inclusion. The discussion will focus on key areas such as environmental and climate change, advocacy storytelling and media, and women’s leadership. The panel will also explore the challenges and opportunities in advancing disability rights, emphasizing the critical role of international collaboration in creating a more inclusive and equitable world for all.