Commonwealth Children & Youth Disability Network

Calling all youth with disabilities advocates & young leaders for exciting opportunity to have an exciting announcement to join the CCYDN’s Executive Committee. 📢 🌏 Further details & how to apply are available here ⬇️ includemetoo.org.uk/ccydn/2026/app… @UNICEF @Sightsavers

Open call for applications to join the Commonwealth children and Youth disability network (CCYDN) Executive Committee. Several exciting opportunities are available📢 🌏 Further details and to apply for this opportunity are available here ⬇️ includemetoo.org.uk/ccydn/2026/app…

An exciting opportunity we are inviting youth with disabilities to apply for several leadership roles to join the CCYDN’s Executive Committee. 📢 🌏 Further details on positions available and how to apply are available here ⬇️ includemetoo.org.uk/ccydn/2026/app… #Youth #Leadership

We have an exciting announcement we are inviting youth with disabilities to apply for several leadership roles to join the CCYDN’s Executive Committee. 📢 🌏 Further details for this opportunity and how to apply are available here ⬇️ includemetoo.org.uk/ccydn/2026/app… #Youth #Advocacy

On this #WorldArtDay, UNESCO Artist for Peace Jane Constance @Jane_officiel shares a message of inclusion and empowerment: disability is not an obstacle, it is part of our shared human diversity. Art connects us, empowers us & brings us closer together. unesco.org/en/days/world-…

We are at #COSP18 join our side event - Advancing Children and Youth with Disabilities Meaningful Political Participation, informing Policy & Programme Development 🗓️Wed 11th Jun 25 ⏰ 1.15pm to 2.30pm (New York) Register on QR code or this link us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Join online at #COSP18 side event - Advancing Children and Youth with Disabilities Meaningful Political Participation, informing Policy & Programme Development 🗓️ Wed 11th Jun 25 ⏰ 1.15pm to 2.30pm (New York) Register on QR code or this link us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

"We have 10% (45) persons with disabilities employed at Uraia. I didn’t wait for #policies, I didn’t have to tell the board, I only had to inform them. Persons with disabilities don't need prayers, they need money (funding and opportunities)," Dr. Oliver Waindi @UraiaTrust #CAF #Representation @KKedipa

Across Kenya, the Tuseme Club model is empowering young girls to speak out against gender-based challenges and pursue their education. We must accelerate efforts to address systemic barriers that keep them from achieving their full potential. Learn more: ow.ly/rsPg50VibQo

📢 Join IDA, Inclusive Futures & @UN_Women for a #CSW69 side event on 30 years of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the inclusion of women with disabilities. 📅 March 17, 2025 | ⏰ 8:30-10:00 AM EST This session, moderated by IDA's Rosario Galarza, will bring together women with disabilities, advocates, and policymakers, with opening remarks from Dr. Sanja Tarczay, President of @WFDeafBlind & IDA Board Member. Setting the Scene: 🔹 Ruth Mkumutula – Executive Director, Disabled Women in Africa 🔹 @JDulyand – Executive Director, Culture Centre for the Deaf, Mongolia Panel Discussion: 🔹 @SallyNduta1 – Executive Director, @UDPKenya 🔹 Manisha Maharjan – Project Manager, @HI_INNESKA, Nepal 🔹 @JahdaKhalil – General Director, @ArabPersons 🔹 Dr. A.H. Monjurul Kabir (@AcademicMind) - Senior UN Coordination Adviser and Global Team Leader for Gender Equality, Disability Inclusion and Intersectionality, @UN_Women 🔹 Ana Peláez Narváez – CEDAW Committee Member, Secretary General, @MyEDF 🔗Register: tinyurl.com/IDAatCSW69

🎊 We applaud our African Representative OPD led by youth with disabilities- GCC based in Kenya for launching their Strategic Plan 2025-2027. We can’t wait to see their impact on youth with disabilities—higher, deeper, intentional.

Truly amazing what our co chair & Africa regional rep organization is doing in Kenya. When we say you believe youth with disabilities organizations, this is what we mean. Keep going GCC. ✨

This is amazing. Good job our executive member 👏🏾👏🏾🔆

Today, we released our new Nothing Without Us: USAID Disability Policy. With over 1.3 billion persons with disabilities around the world, this policy will help the Agency integrate the needs and perspectives of persons with disabilities globally: usaid.gov/inclusivedevel…

📢 Accelerating Children and Youth with DisabilitiesParticipation, Advocacy and Influence in the Commonwealth 🌎 Taking place 📆 Wednesday 12th June 24 via Zoom Webinar Still time to register here👇🏽 or tap on QR code rb.gy/5oietb #EveryoneIncluded #COSP17

Join us online 📢 Accelerating Children and Youth with DisabilitiesParticipation, Advocacy and Influence in the Commonwealth 🌎 Taking place 📆 Wednesday 12th June 24 via Zoom Webinar Register here👇🏽 or tap on QR code rb.gy/5oietb #EveryoneIncluded #COSP17

EVENT 📢 Accelerating Children and Youth with DisabilitiesParticipation, Advocacy and Influence in the Commonwealth 🌎 Taking place 📆 Wednesday 12th June 2024 online via Zoom Webinar Register here👇🏽 or tap on QR code rb.gy/5oietb #EveryoneIncluded #COSP17

We are delighted to have our Pacific Region Representative Sabina Moce selected amongst 18 young leaders to form the International Youth Task Group #CHOGM2024 #DisabilityRights #InclusivePolicies #InclusiveThemes #InclusiveLeadership 🌍♿️ 🇼🇸 @ComSecYouth @commonwealthsec

Congratulations to Tamil Selvi for being selected as the Best Intern & Advocate for persons with Deafblindness! Sense Int'l India thank you for nurturing young Db Advocate. @senseindia @36Garhi @CAFIndia_tweets @CHNvolunteer @TitanCompanyLtd @KarurVysyaBank_ @CCYDNetwork @NGOBOX

Join us in enhancing the involvement, representation and leadership of young people with disabilities in advocacy and public decision making. Participate in the survey 👉 bit.ly/4aPxIQy @CCYDNetwork | @IncludeMeTOO | #YearofYouth