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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.
[REGISTER] Global Disability Summit 2022 Side-Event: Using Regional Good Practices to Enhance OPD Advocacy
February 7, 2022
Over the past decade, AGENDA has built the capacity of 600 persons with disabilities in 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries through public awareness-raising activities, dialogues, and skills-building workshops such as government advocacy training and policy platform workshops. As a result of AGENDA’s advocacy and public awareness-raising activities, government ministries across…
Public Awareness Campaign on the Enabling Masterplan in Thailand
January 29, 2022
On January 28, ASEAN Disability Forum (ADF) partner in Thailand Transportation for All (T4A) held a virtual public awareness campaign on the ASEAN Enabling Masterplan 2025: Mainstreaming the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Enabling Masterplan). An opening remark was given by Mr. Prasit Inthachom, Deputy-Director of the Department of Public Works for the Bangkok…
Social Media Campaign via Twitter and Facebook to Advocate for Disability-Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction and Management in Malaysia
December 31, 2021
From December 24-31, considering the impact of the current natural flood disaster on several regions in Malaysia, AGENDA partner the National Council for the Blind Malaysia (NCBM) organized a week-long social media campaign via Twitter and Facebook to advocate for disability-inclusive disaster risk reduction and management. NCBM called on key stakeholders including federal…
Roundtable Talk show on Building the Road Map for Achieving Accessible and Inclusive Health Care Systems for Persons with Disabilities in Cambodia in 2025
December 29, 2021
On December 28, AGENDA partner CDPO held its final roundtable talk show in 2021 with the title “Building the Road Map for Achieving Accessible and Inclusive Health Care Systems for Persons with Disabilities in Cambodia in 2025.” The guest speakers were Mr. Sok Chanthol, Deputy Director of Department Social Welfare of Ministry of…
Public Forum on the Accessible Health Care Free of Charge in Cambodia
December 22, 2021
On December 21, AGENDA partner Cambodian Disabled People Organization (CDPO) organized a virtual public forum with the theme “Accessible Health Care Free of Charge in Cambodia.” Deputy Director of Department of Social Welfare of the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation Mr. Luy Chan Rithy, Deputy Director of the Department of…
AGENDA & ADF at the 17th SOMSWD Open Forum
December 17, 2021
On December 16, AGENDA Disability Rights Advisor Tolhas Damanik and ADF Chairman Lim Puay Tiak spoke at 17th SOMSWD Open Forum meeting. In a 15-minute session, Tolhas and PT Lim presented AGENDA and ADF’s ongoing support to SOMSWD on the implementation of the Enabling Masterplan. The speakers highlighted the development of the ASEAN Enabling Masterplan…
Public Awareness Campaign on the Enabling Masterplan in Lao PDR
December 16, 2021
On December 15, ASEAN Disability Forum (ADF) partner in Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR), Disability Mainstreaming Advisory Service (DMAS) Center held a virtual public awareness campaign on the ASEAN Enabling Masterplan 2025: Mainstreaming the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Enabling Masterplan). The Chair of DMAS Center, Mr. Thongchanh Inthachak, delivered welcoming remarks accompanied by…
IFES Policy Paper on the ASEAN Comprehensive Recovery Framework (ACRF)
December 16, 2021
This policy paper is intended to highlight to ASEAN policy-makers and stakeholders that the ACRF and its related Implementation Plan could be further strengthened through the application of The ASEAN Enabling Masterplan 2025: Mainstreaming the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Enabling Masterplan) and considering specific disability inclusion actions. This policy paper sets out where disability should…
Public Awareness Campaign on the Enabling Masterplan in Malaysia
December 9, 2021
On December 8, ADF partner Malaysian Confederation of the Disabled (MCD) organized a virtual public awareness campaign on the Enabling Masterplan in Malaysia. Keynote speeches on the Enabling Masterplan were given by Dr. Maziah Che Yusoff Secretary General of the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development, represented by Mr. Zuhaimi, Director of…
