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IDA at the 4th International Conference for Financing for Development in Seville
Seville · Seville

IDA at the 4th International Conference for Financing for Development in Seville

The International Disability Alliance (IDA) actively participated in the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), held in Seville, Spain, from 30 June to 3 July. IDA's Senior Advisors Matthew Kelson and Juan Ignacio Perez Bello engaged in meetings throughout the week with diverse stakeholders in the financing space, advocating for disability-inclusive financing for development and the integration of human rights in fi…See the Story
International Day of Deafblindness
United Nations

International Day of Deafblindness

International Day of Deafblindness encourages Governments to consider recognizing deafblindness as a distinct disability in relevant policies and programmes.See the Story
Nepal’s Self-Determined Development Financing Options - Devpolicy Blog From the Development Policy Centre
United Nations · Andalusia

Nepal’s Self-Determined Development Financing Options - Devpolicy Blog From the Development Policy Centre

While it might have made barely a blip on the media landscape in Australia, for many countries in the Asia-Pacific region this week’s Fourth Financing for Development Conference (FfD4) in Seville, Spain, is a big deal. Established in 2002, the four-day United Nations-led summit brings together a wide and diverse range of leaders, including over 70 heads of state, ministers, national delegations, international financial institutions and UN offici…See the Story

IDA General Assembly elects new OPD-led leadership

The International Disability Alliance (IDA) is proud to announce the results of its 2025–2028 governance elections. This milestone is a key part of IDA’s ongoing efforts to strengthen representation,  and leadership across the global disability movement. IDA’s foundational commitment is to the leadership of persons with disabilities through their representative organisations (OPDs), democratically expressed from the grassroots to the internation…Geneva, Switzerland · GenevaRead Article

Following Coamex and IDA's advocacy: CMW Committee issues groundbreaking recommendations to Mexico on rights of migrants with disabilities

The Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (CMW Committee), published its Concluding Observations on Mexico, Niger and Jamaica adopted during the 40th session. Following Coamex - Mexico Coalition for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs umbrella organization) and International Disability Alliance's collaboration, the Concluding Observations on Mexico included a strong focus on the …Immigration · Mexico CityRead Article

First  virtual General Assembly (GA) held:  A new chapter for IDA’s governance

We held a new virtual General Assembly (GA) to continue advancing the implementation of the newly adopted Articles of Association. This meeting marks an important milestone for IDA, as it is the first time the GA has convened under the new provisions, most notably, requiring each IDA member to be represented by two persons. This new composition has led to greater gender balance, stronger representation from the Global South, and the inclusion of…Geneva, Switzerland · GenevaRead Article

IDA updates its compilation of CRPD Committee’s Concluding Observations adding recommendations issued during the recent 32nd session

The International Disability Alliance (IDA) has just published its updated Compilation of CRPD Committee's Concluding Observations, adding the Concluding Observations adopted by the Committee during the 32nd session (March 3rd to 21st), on Canada, Dominican Republic, the European Union, Palau, Tuvalu and Vietnam. You can find the updated compilation in IDA's specific webpage, by clicking here. Some highlights of CRPD Committee's recommendations …Canada · CanadaRead Article

Global launch of the Resilient and Inclusive Cities Hub (RICH) at GDS 2025

The Global Disability Summit 2025 featured the launch of the Resilient and Inclusive Cities Hub (RICH), a groundbreaking initiative designed to transform urban environments and create cities where everyone can thrive. The Hub, managed by the United Nations Global Disability Fund (GDF)  with seed funding from the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and IDA as a key partner, aims to create accessible, equitable an…Germany · GermanyRead Article

Pandemic treaty talks inch toward accord

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Experts say an accord has become even more crucial with new health threats, ranging from H5N1 bird flu to measles, mpox and Ebola.Donald TrumpSee the Story

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