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News related to the inclusion of persons with disabilities in elections and other political processes, such as research, technological advancements, and inclusive efforts for upcoming elections.
Intersectional coalition-building Workshop In Thailand
April 28, 2022
On April 26 – 27, IFES organized an intersectional coalition-building workshop for AGENDA's partners in Thailand, Union for Civil Liberty (UCL) and the Thailand Association for the Blind (TAB). The training was facilitated by IFES Senior Inclusion Specialist Rebecca Aaberg and IFES Inclusion Program Officer Rachel Arnold in which participants learned about intersectionality,…
Training on Integrating Gender Perspectives in Organizational Activities
April 22, 2022
On April 20 – 21, IFES organized a training on integrating gender perspectives in organizational activities for General Election Network for Disability Access (AGENDA) partners in Southeast Asia facilitated by IFES Senior Global Gender Specialist Gina Chirillo. On the first day, participants learned about the importance of gender mainstreaming and strategies to incorporate…
LENTE 4th and 5th Radio Programs
April 16, 2022
On April 9 and 16, Legal Network for Truthful Elections Inc (LENTE) organized the fourth and fifth episodes of their radio programs that can be accessed through 702 DZAS-FEBC local radio, Facebook and YouTube. In the fourth episode, persons with disabilities representing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex (LGBTQI+) persons,…
LENTE Virtual Trainings on the Enabling Masterplan and COMELEC Resolution on the Campaign and Election Day Conduct
April 13, 2022
On April 11 and 12, LENTE organized the first and second virtual training for organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) and civil society organizations (CSOs). LENTE aimed to increase participants’ awareness and knowledge of the ASEAN Enabling Masterplan 2025 and COMELEC resolutions on the campaign and election day conduct. Sixteen participants from 10…
LENTE Series of Radio Talkshows
April 2, 2022
On March 19, March 26 and April 2, Legal Network for Truthful Elections (LENTE) organized a series of 60-minute radio talk shows that can be accessed through 702 DZAS-FEBC radio stations, Facebook and YouTube. In the first episode, LENTE invited two government institutions, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) and National…
AGENDA Fifth Regional Disability Rights Dialogue
March 31, 2022
On March 30 and 31, IFES and AGENDA conducted the virtual Fifth Regional Disability Rights Dialogue which brought together representatives from organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs), ASEAN officials, national governments, private sectors, youth, international and national organizations. AGENDA aimed to share knowledge, information, and exchange of ideas on disability rights issues through…
HILC Coalition Building Workshop
March 28, 2022
On March 28, Hanoi Independent Living Center (HILC) organized a coalition-building workshop to develop a joint advocacy strategy plan with the Vietnam Association of the Elderly Persons, the Vietnam Women’s Union and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex (LGBTQI+) group Deaf Dong Nai. HILC introduced the Enabling Masterplan, the objectives of the…
Youth Training on an Inclusive Digital Advocacy Toolkit
March 26, 2022
On March 26, IFES collaborated with AGENDA partner AYO to hold an Inclusive Digital Advocacy Toolkit online training to build young people’s capacity to conduct virtual inclusive advocacy and digital outreach. The training was facilitated by IFES Senior Inclusion Specialist Rebecca Aaberg, IFES Inclusion Program Officer Rachel Arnold and IFES Youth Engagement Program…
Youth Talk Show: Self-made, Youth, Imagining Inclusive Opportunities for Youth with Disabilities
March 20, 2022
On March 20, AGENDA partner ASEAN Youth Forum (AYF) held a virtual youth talk show titled “Self-made, Youth, Imagining Inclusive Opportunities for Youth with Disabilities.” The talk show was designed as a platform for young people to share their knowledge and experiences to encourage and inspire their peers to achieve financial independence using…
