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Edwinah Orowe, senior regional campaign adviser and African Disability Protocol (ADP) lead at Sightsavers, discusses the challenges the ADP faces and the work that needs to be done for implementation.

Senzeni Mutevedzi, a member of the Equal Zimbabwe steering committee, speaks at the launch event.

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We sat down with Senzeni Mutuvedzi, vice-chair of the Equal Zimbabwe steering committee, who shared her views on the African Disability Protocol (ADP) and its impact on women and girls across the continent.

Leonard Marange, a member of the Equal Zimbabwe steering committee, at the launch event.

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We met Leonard Marange, the chair of the Equal Zimbabwe steering committee, to discuss the potential impact of the African Disability Protocol (ADP).

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It’s been a big year for disability rights and so much has been achieved around the world. But none of this would have been possible without your support!

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Basiru, one of the Equal World youth champions, attended the Summit of the Future and took with him a message of hope and a call to action for young people with disabilities.

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Equal World youth champion James Casserly jetted off to New York to engage directly with global decision-makers and spoke to them about putting their promises into practice.

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During a panel discussion young people with disabilities took to the stage to highlight the imbalance in global decision-making and to ask decision-makers what they were doing about it.

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The Republic of Congo has ratified the treaty, bringing the total number of ratifications to 15. This means the ADP is now legally binding across the entire African Union.

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Speaking at COSP17, Sightsavers’ Equal World called for concrete actions which will advance rights and prioritise inclusion.

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With the UK election less than a month away the next government must be ready to meet the country’s commitments to sustainable and disability-inclusive development.

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Spotlight on the ADP: “Our work won't be done until we get universal continental ratification”

Spotlight on the ADP: “We need to facilitate spaces and opportunities for women and girls with disabilities”

Spotlight on the ADP: “Disability-inclusive development is development for everyone”

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