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Two girls sitting on the steps in front of the door, smiling for the photo - © Sightsavers The International Disability and Development Consortium (IDDC) and its members aim to promote inclusive development. Inclusive development means respecting the full human rights of every person, acknowledging diversity, eradicating poverty and ensuring that all people are fully included and can actively participate in development processes and activities regardless of age, gender, disability, state of health, ethnic origin or any other characteristic.

 

 

News Updates  

 

Promise of central position for disability in Ireland's Development Aid

Image of participants at CBM Ireland's event in October 2011, promoting disability inclusion in Ireland and the World - © CBM Ireland

In 2011, the Irish government announced a review of their White Paper on Development Aid. IDDC member CBM Ireland took up the chairing role of a Task Force asking for the effective inclusion of persons with disabilities. Their submission on inclusive development was circulated to all Members of the Parliament's Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs in April 2012. 

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EU Consultation on collaboration with civil society in international cooperation
Deadline for submissions: 7 May 2012

EU logo - © European UnionThe European Commission welcomes input from civil society organisations (CSOs) in preparation of a new policy on support to- and relations with civil society in its international cooperation. This is a great opportunity to ensure that persons with disabilities are included in all processes and decision-making. 

Read more here
 

Join the IDDC Disability Zone at the 2012 International AIDS Conference
Deadline for applications: 15 May 2012

IDDC Disability Zone at the 2010 International AIDS Conference in Vienna. Particpants are looking at the info and involved in lively discussions - © Jill Hanass-Hancock/HEARD

The 19th International AIDS Conference will take place from 22 - 27 July 2012 in Washington D.C. (USA). Following our successful work at the Vienna Conference in July 2010 IDDC has again managed to secure a Disability Zone. Stakeholders interested to join us are welcome to apply so that we can develop a good programme for a vibrant event.

>Download more info about our plans here PDF icon
>Download the application form here MS Word icon

 
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