Ensuring inclusion
Children and youth with disabilities have the right to participate fully in society. Advocacy ensures that policies and systems support that participation, from local communities to international decision-making.
How we engage
Our work is grounded in human rights, including the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) principle of “leave no one behind.”
We do this by:
- Building evidence-based advocacy agendas
- Strengthening youth voices so children and youth with disabilities can speak for themselves
- Promote inclusion in networks and forums at national and international levels
- Sharing perspectives in public and policy discussions to influence meaningful change
Image: Youth speaking out during We Ring the Bell in Burkina Faso
Collaboration matters
Sustainable change comes through partnerships. Working with local actors, networks and international allies ensures advocacy is relevant, effective and lasting. We are active in these networks.
Get involved
Everyone can help build more inclusive systems by supporting youth, sharing knowledge and joining advocacy efforts.