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International Trade Centre

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Senegalese companies see accessibility as good business

As artificial intelligence and digital innovation open up new prospects for growth, inclusivity is becoming a crucial issue

As Senegal aims to become a digital leader in Africa, shared growth requires inclusive approaches. Start-ups working with the NTF V project at the International Trade Centre (ITC) gained a better understanding of standards that open technologies to all. Senegal's digital accessibility challenge Senegal has launched a Technological New Deal,…

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How Ghana is creating digital opportunities for persons with disabilities

Practical digital training opens up remote and gig work for persons with disabilities

Unemployment rates for persons with disabilities persons with disabilities in sub-Saharan Africa are among the highest in the world, often exceeding 80% to 90%. Inaccessible infrastructure, societal stigma, and policy shortfalls restrict access to meaningful work. Technology offers a powerful solution, enabling remote work and opening doors to global opportunities. In…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea

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Financial Support to the National Association of Eritrean War Disabled Veterans (NAEWDV)

Members of the Swedish branch of the association, members of the National Union of Eritrean Women branch in Germany, and the ‘Tsinat’ and ‘Awet Nhafash’ groups contributed a total of 617,619 Nakfa

Nationals inside the country and abroad have contributed over 800 thousand Nakfa in support of the National Association of Eritrean War Disabled Veterans. Mr. Fesehaye Tesfamicael, Chairman of the Association, reported that members of the Swedish branch of the association, members of the National Union of Eritrean Women branch in…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
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Uganda: Deputy Speaker Tayebwa Calls for More Funds for Child Disability Benefit

Aggrey Kibenge, Permanent Secretary at the Gender Ministry, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to disability inclusion, outlining plans for regular cash transfers to families as part of the benefit

Uganda is set to introduce a National Child Disability Benefit to support families raising children with disabilities. This was the focus of the National Child Benefit High-Level Dialogue Meeting organized by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development in partnership with UNICEF and held at the Kampala Sheraton Hotel…

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Eritrea: World Down Syndrome Day Observed

Participants emphasized the need for sustained public awareness campaigns to ensure individuals with disabilities receive proper care and acceptance within the community

World Down Syndrome Day, 21 March, was observed at the national level in Mendefera, Southern Region, with a variety of programs marking the occasion. At the event, Mr. Desale Hagos, Head of the National Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, stated that this is the 14th international and 6th national…

UN Women - Africa
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For All Women and Girls: Aneth Isaya on Advancing Equality and Disability Inclusion in Tanzania

Isaya advocates for a holistic approach to addressing challenges faced by women with disabilities, emphasizing education, awareness, and stronger legal protections

#ForAllWomenAndGirls is a rallying call for action on the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. Aneth Gerena Isaya, a leading advocate for the economic empowerment of women with disabilities in Tanzania, talks about the critical need for disability inclusion and how she is driving efforts to make…

UNFPA - East and Southern Africa
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“Marriage is a choice”: Working with people with disabilities to address gender-based violence in Madagascar

Child marriage is one of the most common types of gender-based violence in Madagascar, with 40 per cent of girls married before they are 18

“I live with my six children, one of whom has a disability,” said 40-year-old Zeteny, from the Anôsy region in Madagascar’s Grand Sud region. “I look after my disabled son full-time, and my 14-year-old daughter had to leave school to work and support us.”  Years of successive droughts have wrought…

Delegation of the European Union to Zimbabwe
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European Union and Culture Fund Continue to Empower Zimbabwean Artists with 8 More Awarded Grants with Focus on Disability Inclusion

These grants, ranging from USD $4,000.00 to USD $10,000.00, aim to empower creatives across the country’s ten provinces

The Culture Fund of Zimbabwe Trust, in collaboration with the European Union (EU) Delegation to Zimbabwe, is pleased to announce the awarding of grants totalling USD $62,589.00 to 8 additional projects across the arts and culture sector in Zimbabwe. These grants, ranging from USD $4,000.00 to USD $10,000.00, aim to empower creatives across  the…

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Eritrea: Monetary contribution to the National Association of Eritrean War Disabled Veterans (NAEWDV)

Mr. Tesfamicael Haile, head of economic development for the National Association of Eritrean War Disabled Veterans, expressed appreciation for the Government and public support

Diaspora nationals have extended monetary contribution to the National Association of Eritrean War Disabled Veterans. Members of the ‘Eri-Haben’ association contributed 132,000 Nakfa, while members of ‘Eri-291’ contributed 8,000 Nakfa and a video camera. Eritrean nationals in Israel provided 30,735 Nakfa, while Eritrean youth in Munich, Germany, contributed 32,100 Nakfa.…

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Canon Central and North Africa Showcases World Unseen in Kenya, Championing Inclusivity in Photography

This milestone event underscores Canon’s dedication to advancing inclusivity and accessibility in photography across the region, empowering individuals of all abilities to express themselves creatively

Canon's World Unseen exhibition was unveiled in Kenya on 3rd Dec, commemorating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities in collaboration with the Kenya Society for the Blind (KSB) and the Kenya National Library Service (KNLS). With over 2.2 billion people globally facing visual impairments (WHO), the World Unseen initiative…