Global Disability Fund

Montenegro Country Profile on Urban Development, Housing and Land Management shows real progress and remaining gaps in advancing disability-inclusive urban development. #InclusiveCities need evidence, coordination and investment ♿️🤝 Read more: unece.org/housing-and-la…

Rethinking care systems for inclusion Over the past 3 days, @UNWomen convened OPDs, government, private sector & CSOs to strengthen understanding of the #CareEconomy and how care systems shape the rights, well-being and inclusion of persons with disabilities. The training forms part of the Joint Programme on Unpaid Care, Disability, and Gender-Transformative Initiatives under the Global Disability Fund, with support from the Government of Canada, and is jointly implemented by UN Women, UNFPA, and UNDP. @UN_GDF @CanadaTanzania

@SwedenUN @FinlandUN @AbiaAkram @UNFPAUzbekistan @unwomenctrlasia @SharoitPlus @AlcaldiaDeCali Looking forward to the discussion and to advancing inclusive justice together.

📢 Happening tomorrow! #CSW70 side event showcasing evidence from @UN_GDF programmes, and actionable recommendations to advance inclusive justice systems. 📅 March 17 🕙 10:00–11:15 AM EST 🎙️ All speakers now confirmed 👉 Register: undp.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 💜 🦻🧏‍♀️👩‍🦽👩‍🦯 Justice without accessibility isn’t justice, ensure disability inclusion across the justice system so women, girls and all persons with disabilities can access their rights equally without discrimination. ⚖️🤝💜 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬. 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞. 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. ✊⚖️💜 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐬. 🌍👭✨ #IWD2026 #KnowYourRights #ForAllWomenAndGirls #Cambodia

@OHCHR_Cambodia @unwomenasia @UNDPCambodia @MoWACambodia @Peace_Palace_KH @Vladanka_A @UNICEFCambodia @cchrcambodia @undesadspd Justice must be accessible to everyone. Next Tuesday 17, @UN_GDF is hosting a #CSW70 side event where we’ll share concrete reforms led by women with disabilities to build inclusive justice systems. All interested can register here: undp.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Advancing food security requires approaches that are inclusive of persons with disabilities. This blog from @WFP underscores the importance of incremental progress and the collective actions that drive systemic change. Read the full piece: wfp.org/stories/commen…

Join us at #CSW70! GDF side event featuring OPD-led innovations, evidence from GDF programmes and concrete recommendations to advance inclusive justice systems. 📅 March 17 🕙 10:00–11:15 AM EST 👉 Register here: undp.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #GenderEquality #DisabilityRights

Women mayors are transforming cities around the world. 🌍 On #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate their leadership in advancing gender equality and shaping more inclusive, sustainable and resilient cities. #UNForumOfMayors #UNECE

This #IWD2026 we honor women and girls with disabilities, and the many women and girls who provide most unpaid care. Through our joint programme on Unpaid Care, Disability, and Gender, we work to recognize and redistribute care for a more inclusive future globaldisabilityfund.org/programme/unpa…

🇰🇪♿️This blog from @ILOKenya highlights the realities domestic workers face in Kenya’s care economy and the urgent need to recognise, value, and protect their vital role in supporting persons with disabilities ilo.org/about/newsroom…

On #ZeroDiscriminationDay, @UNECE & GDF remind us: discrimination isn’t just interpersonal - it’s often built into laws, policies & infrastructure. Accessibility goes beyond ramps. It’s inclusive design, clear information & cities everyone can navigate.♿🏙️

At the WSSD2, the GDF and the @IDA_CRPD_Forum convened governments, OPDs, UN agencies, and development partners to accelerate disability inclusion across poverty eradication, decent work, and social participation. Read more: globaldisabilityfund.org/accelerating-d…

Women and girls with disabilities face major barriers to economic justice and vital services. Caregivers, mostly women, carry unequal unpaid care work. The Unpaid care, disability and gender transformative programme tackles this in 🇨🇴🇰🇪🇲🇿🇵🇦 🇹🇿 More info: globaldisabilityfund.org/programme/unpa…

Accessibility is key to #DisabilityInclusion and full participation. We join @unececities in calling for universal design and inclusive urban planning that leaves no one behind. #AccessibilityForAll #InclusiveCities #DisabilityRights #SDG11

The updated Synthesis Brief of the Global Situational Analyses is now available! It summarizes findings from 51 national reviews on disability rights, highlighting key patterns, gaps, and recommendations to accelerate implementation of the #CRPD: globaldisabilityfund.org/new/wp-content…

Last #UN4UkrainianCities webinar, “Disability-Inclusive Planning and Resilient Cities”, was a rich and fruitful exchange of ideas and experiences. Here are some we picked out for you… 📌 We thank all the participants and attendees for the insightful event.

At the #ForumOfMayors cities sent a clear message: inclusive governance must lead to accessible urban environments if cities are to be resilient, equitable and future-proof. #InclusiveCities invest in accessible infrastructure and decision-making spaces. #SDG11 #DisabilityRights

Looking forward to tomorrow’s webinar “Disability-Inclusive Planning and Resilient Cities”! 📅 29 January 2026 🕙 10:00–12:30 CET 📒Programme: static1.squarespace.com/static/663c405… 🔗More information: un4ukrainiancities.org/events/disabil… 💻 Registration link: un-org.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Deadline Extended – More Time to Apply! 🗓 New deadline: 13 February 2026. ✅ 4–5 grants of up to USD 450,000. ✅ Supporting inclusive, locally led climate solutions across the Pacific. 👉 Details here: globaldisabilityfund.org/call-for-propo…