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Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities
The annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities, held on December 3, commemorates the human rights of persons with disabilities. The theme for this year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities is “Empowering persons with disabilities and ensuring inclusiveness and equality.” In 2018, IFES partnered with disabled people’s organizations in every region of the world to develop new tools and approaches to empower people with disabilities to participate in political life.
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Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities
This year's theme is "Building Back Better: toward a disability-inclusive, accessible and sustainable post COVID-19 World."
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Inclusive and Intergenerational Youth Engagement
In August, IFES celebrated International Youth Day with young people from around the world. This year’s theme was “intergenerational solidarity.”
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IFES and Partners Recognized for Innovative Disability Inclusion Programming
IFES' ENGAGE program is a #ZeroCon23 Awardee
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Developing a Disability Inclusion Policy: A Strategic Planning and Implementation Guide for Election Management Bodies
Developing disability-inclusive measures for elections can help ensure young leaders have access to political life.
December 22, 2022
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IFES Celebrates International Day of Education
In commemoration of the UN-designated International Day of Education, IFES recognizes the power of education to transform lives and the need for inclusive and accessible education for all.
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IFES Q&A: Virginia Atkinson
A chat with IFES's Sr. Global Inclusion Advisor and representative to the Summit for Democracy Disability Rights Cohort.
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How Young People are Empowering and Educating Their Peers in Papua New Guinea
Gerard Ivalaoa is a Youth SPACE participant and author.
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In Their Words: A Practical Guide for Engaging Young People in Civic Education
900 youth in 71 countries informed this publication created by IFES, in partnership with KDI, and with the support of Sida.
May 15, 2023
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Young Advocate Redefines Health Education For Persons With Disabilities
Gabrielle McKenzie, an IFES Youth ALLIES participant, and disability rights advocate, takes her leadership to the U.S.