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Explore the ADP: insights and analysis

Read expert blogs from campaigners, partners and policy experts on the African Disability Protocol (ADP), and keep up to date with the latest events, commentary and analysis.

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Edwinah Orowe

“Our work won’t be done until we get universal continental ratification”

Edwinah Orowe, Sightsavers ADP lead
A woman wearing a head scarf and glasses smiles for the camera.

“Tanzania needs to sign and implement this treaty”

Salma Haji Saadat, disability leader from Tanzania
Senzeni Mutevedzi, a member of the Equal Zimbabwe steering committee, speaks at the launch event.

“We need to facilitate spaces for women and girls with disabilities”

Senzeni Mutuvedzi, Equal Zimbabwe vice-chair
Leonard Marange, a member of the Equal Zimbabwe steering committee, at the launch event.

“Disability-inclusive development is for everyone”

Leonard Marange, Equal Zimbabwe chair

Documents and resources

Read the African Disability Protocol

We’ve produced shorter, accessible versions of the original treaty, which are also available as PDF downloads.
Read our accessible versions of the ADP

Our comprehensive guide to the ADP

Find out more about the ADP: why it matters, what it means for countries and how it can be ratified and implemented.
Download our ADP guide in English (pdf)
Download our ADP guide in French (pdf)

Webinar recordings

ADP introductory webinar

This webinar discussion promoted and sustained regional momentum towards continental ratification of the African Disability Protocol. Hosted by the regional Ratify the ADP campaign, which is a collaboration between Sightsavers, the African Disability Forum, the African Disability Alliance and the African Union.
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Watch the webinar in Portuguese
Watch the webinar in French

Role of regional bodies webinar

This webinar explored how regional bodies are crucial in developing and further defining policy integration, implementation and guidance to realise and implement the ADP. Hosted by the RAD-P project, #RatifytheADP regional campaign, which is a collaboration between Sightsavers, the African Disability Forum, the African Disability Alliance and the African Union.
Watch the webinar in English

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