FCDO Inclusive

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

Soon we start with #GLADAGM2026! Over 90 GLAD members will join an in-person discussion on achieving a disability‑inclusive society — for and with all. #disabilityinclusion #leavenoonebehind

We just started GLAD AGM2026 ! Thrilled to have co-chairs @FCDOInclusive and @IDA_CRPD_Forum welcome our speakers and attendees — united to build a more inclusive world for all. #disabilityinclusion #leavenoonebehind

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

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.

Today, we celebrate inclusion at the British High Commission Freetown! Youth Disability Advocate Margaret S Conteh joined us as Development Director for a Day, marking International Day of Persons with Disabilities. We’re proud to champion inclusion and amplify voices of persons with disabilities today on #IDPD2025. #IDPD2025 #InclusiveFutures #DisabilityRights #UKinSierraLeone #InclusionMatters @Sightsavers @LehWiLanSL @OneFamilyPeople @Abdulai56138331

On this International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we are happy to announce Hercílio Chaúque as our Youth Disability advocate 🎉

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/reaching-women… #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

🌍 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

Today we celebrate #IDPD2025! 🌍💙 @A_ThorpeUK joined disability rights NGOs in #Rwanda to celebrate inclusion and promote their cause. #PeopleWithDisabilities can boost GDP by 3-7% if given the opportunity. Let’s act now! #InclusionMatters @FCDOInclusive

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

This #IDPD2025 how can we improve the lives of people with disabilities? Why not just ask them? The UK is committed to strengthening delivery, leadership & decision making by #PeopleWithDisabilities inclusivefutures.org//this-is-what-… #InclusiveFutures #OPDs @Sightsavers

#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