We are the @FCDOGovUK department responsible for working to build societies where everyone has voice, choice, and control over their lives #LeaveNoOneBehind
We 🇬🇧 are proud to be the current co-chair of the Global Action on Disability Network alongside the @IDA_CRPD_Forum. Together with our global partners, we are working to promote innovation, learning and progress in disability inclusion and rights around the world.
Today marks the start of the UK's co-hosting of the @GLAD_Net Annual General Meeting alongside @IDA_CRPD_Forum bringing together global stakeholders to collaborate on promoting the rights of persons with disabilities #inclusion#disabilityrights
ALT A group of people sit in a large conference room facing towards a stage and large screen at the GLAD AGM in Edinburgh
ALT A group of people sit facing a stage of mixed panellists as they sit in front of a large screen during the GLAD AGM
ALT Another image from the back of a conference room with people facing towards a stage with a group of mixed panellists and a large screen behind.
Great meeting with @CPJElmore at @FCDOGovUK to explore key issues for #PeopleWithDisabilities and how the international community can support inclusive responses.
All partners present emphasized the importance of maintaining a twin track approach to funding.
@FCDOInclusive
Following last week’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities, I hosted a discussion with our partners including @Sightsavers@cbmworldwide@bondngo@HI_UK and @IDA_CRPD_Forum to explore how the international community can better support people with disabilities.
Marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Ambassador @JamesWSquire met with Insieme and Pro Infirmis to reaffirm our commitment to #inclusion and #accessibility. We remain dedicated to supporting progress on #disability rights in Switzerland.
ALT Meeting at Mayor’s Office – Freetown City Council
“Advocating for a Disability Desk at FCC! Inclusion starts at the local level. #IDPD2025 #InclusiveFutures #DisabilityRights #UKinSierraLeone #InclusionMatters @Sightsavers
ALT Visit to Rokupa Hospital
“Showcasing disability-inclusive health services at Rokupa Hospital. Health for all matters. #IDPD2025 #InclusiveFutures #DisabilityRights #UKinSierraLeone #InclusionMatters@Sightsavers
ALT Roundtable with Private Sector Leaders
“Discussing employment and access with Sierra Leone’s private sector. Inclusion drives growth! #UKinSierraLeone #IDPD2025”
Introducing Mercy Cherono as Deputy High Commissioner for the day!
Mercy showed us that having a disability shouldn’t limit your ambitions. With Deputy HC Diana Dalton, she visited partners & Kenyan innovators championing inclusion!
#InternationalDayOfPersonswithDisabilities
Following last week’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities, I hosted a discussion with our partners including @Sightsavers@cbmworldwide@bondngo@HI_UK and @IDA_CRPD_Forum to explore how the international community can better support people with disabilities.
80% of women & girls with disabilities live in low and middle-income countries. Many face double discrimination based on gender & disability.
Read about our work with #InclusiveFutures to reach women & girls with disabilities 🔗inclusivefutures.org/reachin…#IDPD2025@Sightsavers
We are proud to mark International Day of Persons with Disability #IDPD by welcoming Mia Koritnik as Ambassador for a Day & Youth Disability Advocate. Inclusion benefits everyone - and we’re committed to making it happen. 💜
#DisabilityInclusion#UKLeadership#ukinslovenia
ALT Chargé D’Affaires Nigel Baker and Youth Disability Advocate Mia in front of the Residence which is lit up in purple in honour of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, and adorned with some Christmas decorations.
ALT Chargé D’Affaires Nigel Baker, Youth Disability Advocate Mia, and President’s counsellor posing for a photo in the Presidential Palace. There’s a gold and silver decorated Christmas tree on the right, and a longer corridor in the back.
ALT Youth Disability Advocate Mia interviewed by Mojca Delač from radio programme Prvi. They are sitting in the armchairs in the dining room at the Residence, joined by Chargé D’Affaires Nigel Baker.
🌍 Today we mark #IDPD2025. The 🇬🇧 joined @GirlsEdSS & 🇸🇸 officials to reaffirm our commitment to learners with disabilities - promoting rights, well-being & tackling barriers to full participation in society. ♿📚
#InclusionMatters#LeaveNoOneBehind
Brilliant day today marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities - in week four of my new role as Deputy High Commissioner here in Kenya. @FCDOInclusive@FCDOGovUK
This morning, we were honoured to host Diana Dalton, the Deputy British High Commissioner in Nairobi, at our Head Office in Barclay House. She toured our facilities seeing UK’s Digital Access support in action.
This #IDPD2025, meet Duressa, a visually impaired teacher from 🇪🇹
He's turned challenges into opportunities, inspiring students with resilience & innovation.
He believes "disability is not inability," but too many face barriers. We must work to create #InclusiveFutures for all
On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, I am proud of our 🌍 work with partners to improve the lives of people with disabilities which has reached nearly 19 million people. The 🇬🇧 is committed to strengthening decision making by #PeopleWithDisabilities
It has been a privilege and an honour to support Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled towards their mission of advocating rights and inclusion for the disabled, and empowering them through education, rehabilitation, sports, assistive tech and more.
#WorldDisabilityDay#IDPD2025
#IDPD2025 Marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) 2025 at the Embassy with Organisations of Persons with Disabilities, UN agencies, dev partners, & international organisations to share experiences & collective efforts toward disability inclusion in Nepal