Strong believer in social justice. Slightly consumed by politics. Want to see inclusive education a lived experience for students with disability Love my family
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Jun 9
Amidst all the fear and doubt in the world today, courage, compassion and commitment are the highest instincts of humankind, says @antonioguterres.
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When? We are tired of waiting and fighting over here 🥵
"We must hold governments accountable and push for the promises of the CRPD to become realities in people's everyday lives." – Sue Swenson, @InclusionIntl President.
20 years ago, the world made a promise to people with disabilities. We are still fighting to keep it.
#CRPD20 #COSP19
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🔴 LIVE at the UN General Assembly Hall #COSP19 is underway.
Special Rapporteur Heba Hagrass: "I remain committed to efforts grounded in human rights, equality, and leadership of persons with disabilities."
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"We must hold governments accountable and push for the promises of the CRPD to become realities in people's everyday lives." – Sue Swenson, @InclusionIntl President.
20 years ago, the world made a promise to people with disabilities. We are still fighting to keep it.
#CRPD20 #COSP19
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🌍 20 years of the CRPD, and self-advocates worldwide are still leading the way.
"To me, the CRPD is about respect, dignity, independence, and being included." — Mark Mapemba
Join us on 3 Dec to celebrate. Nothing about us without us.
🔗 inclusion-international.org/…
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Teachers in Colombia are transforming classrooms into sanctuaries 🇨🇴
With support from @EduCannotWait and @IDA_CRPD_Forum, educators are learning how to remove barriers for students with disabilities in emergency settings.
Read the full blog: buff.ly/LcVfB2b
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How do we fix the exclusion of children with disabilities in emergencies? By treating OPDs as equal partners. 🤝
With @EduCannotWait & @IDA_CRPD_Forum, we hosted workshops in 🇨🇴 & 🇳🇪 to build local action plans.
See how OPDs are taking the lead: buff.ly/nJJ4Snz
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The first issue of CRPD Pulse is out, a biannual update on the #CRPD.
This inaugural edition presents a summary of the key substantive outcomes of the CRPD Committee’s 34th session.
We encourage you to read and share it widely, particularly with national #OPDs, to help ensure the community stays informed of the latest developments in the Committee’s work.
Read here: createsend.com/t/y-DB2724728…
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📣@EduCannotWait and @GPforEducation are strengthening collaboration to deliver for children and adolescents affected by crises.
Together, we can accelerate access to safe, inclusive, quality education for children across the globe.
Apr 17
Such a pleasure to meet @MaysaJalbout at #WBGMeetings.
234 million children in crisis. 272 million out of school. The needs are great but so is our resolve to work together to ensure safe, quality education for all.
@EduCannotWait @GPforEducation #FundEducation
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"Standing by my sibling means being unapologetic about who he is."
Watch Percy Carter explain how she encourages the world to understand her brother. 📹👇
Percy is joining our #InternationalSiblingsDay webinar TOMORROW as a panelist! Register to hear more: buff.ly/bHDAeuw
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"Inclusion starts at home and continues at school." 🇨🇴 🇳🇪
Funded by @EduCannotWait, we’re working with @IDA_CRPD_Forum to ensure children with disabilities aren't left out of education during emergencies.
✅ Teacher training
✅ OPD partnerships
✅ Inclusive learning tools
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Mar 18
Australia’s public schools are more than just buildings, they are foundation of a fair and prosperous society. But if we want to deliver for the next generation, we must think long-term about the spaces where learning happens. Read more: bit.ly/4sOmlBl
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The situation is hard, but there's a solution for everything." 🇨🇴
Funded by @EduCannotWait, our new interactive tool helps OPDs lead in emergency education.
By bridging the gap between humanitarian actors and disability experts, we ensure no child is left behind.
🔗 Access here: buff.ly/B9fki4U
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"Inclusion starts at home and continues at school." 🇨🇴 🇳🇪
Funded by @EduCannotWait, we’re working with @IDA_CRPD_Forum to ensure children with disabilities aren't left out of education during emergencies.
✅ Teacher training
✅ OPD partnerships
✅ Inclusive learning tools
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Dr. Andrew Goff stopped by to discuss why classrooms should be places of love and growth for all children. Sharing examples from his years in education, he explores the challenges and triumphs of creating a nurturing learning environment. Listen here: go.mcie.org/1119
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"Inclusion" isn't just placing students in general ed; it's about tailored, flexible planning. Lisa Mihalich Quinn highlights the impact when educators ask, "what if?"
Watch or listen here: go.mcie.org/1312
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Families from over 35 countries met in Sharjah to agree on what comes next for the global family movement.
Read what families shared and the action points they set together.
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In a recent interview, our president Sue Swenson spoke about our World Congress in Sharjah and why Inclusion International is stepping up work on complex disabilities.
Stephanie Gotlib also shared why families must be heard in global advocacy.
Inclusion means everyone!
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IDA facilitated the Disability-20 conference that brought together about 250 OPD representatives in person and over 100 virtually.
Our call to action is clear:
👉 Create a Disability Inclusion Working Group
👉 Formally recognise the D20 as an official engagement group
For more info disability20.org.za/
@ADFSecretariat @RIADISorg
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19 Nov 2025
This #WorldChildrensDay the AEU calls on governments everywhere to ensure every child, in every country, has access to education. We must invest in public schools, support teachers, and uphold this universal right. un.org/en/observances/world-…
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