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Dear ,
Welcome to the second edition of Partnership Insights!
We are excited to share our latest edition, with insights from inclusive humanitarian action to eye health to inclusive education.
The events section features important events in the upcoming months. Among these, the Conference of States Parties to the CRPD (COSP17) is a pivotal moment for many of us, offering opportunities for collaboration, learning, and advocacy.
In this newsletter we share an update from Shishu Sarothi from India and we want to encourage ALL our partners to share their news and insights. We’re happy to announce an “expert insight” spot on our website, featuring YOUR contributions.
Thank you for your continued engagement and support. Our impact wouldn’t be possible without our partners. We hope you find this edition informative and inspiring as we continue our journey together towards lasting positive change.
Warm regards,
Emma
Partnership & Advocacy Communications Coordinator
Light for the World
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Good reads
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New Core Humanitarian Standards
Exciting news – the Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) have been updated. The CHS set global standards for quality and accountability in Humanitarian Action. The new version has become more people-centred, user-friendly and accessible, highlighting Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) as well as inclusion for people with disabilities. Visit https://www.corehumanitarianstandard.org/ to learn more and download the booklet in English, French and other languages.
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Highlights from inclusive humanitarian action
The Disability Reference Group (DRG) consists of organisations of persons with disabilities (OPDs), non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and UN agencies, interagency networks, multilateral and bilateral agencies, private sector, academics and others committed to promoting inclusion of persons with disabilities in humanitarian action. Their February newsletter highlights:
An article on the evaluation of the Washington Group Questions,
A list of donors for rapid response,
And a link to the online learning tool – Introduction to Inclusive Humanitarian Action.
All previous editions of the monthly newsletter can be accessed here: https://www.internationaldisabilityalliance.org/content/drg-newsletters
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Uncover systemic discriminatory practices and counteract gender-based violence |
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There is a high incidence and prevalence of gender-based violence among women and girls with disabilities, which can only be
understood through an intersectional lens. This is why Light for the World and Girl Child Rights, with funding from the Austrian Development Agency have developed a practical tool: the intersectional discrimination pyramid. By exploring sexism and ableism, the tool explains how and why the intersection of gender and disability results in higher risk of gender-based violence among women and girls with disabilities. At community level, it can be used to identify
and counteract gender-based violence against women and girls with disabilities. The tool will also be translated into Portuguese – thus keep on checking our website.
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Study: Out of school experiences of youth with disabilities
A newly published study provides insight into the experiences of youth with disabilities who dropped out of school earlier than desired. The participatory research was conducted in Ethiopia, Ghana and South Africa and shows, youth with disabilities had similar experiences related to social, environmental, and health barriers. The main factor leading to school dropout was “the loss of key social support networks and relationships”. The study concludes with recommendations on ethics of care and attentiveness. Access the full study.
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Events & initiatives |
23 – 25 April 2024: Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development |
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The 10th session of the Africa Regional Forum
on Sustainable Development will take place in Addis Ababa in April. The event is organised by the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), the African Union Commission, the African Development Bank and other UN organisations and aims at reviewing progress, challenges, and opportunities in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Agenda 2063. Side and pre-events will take place from 17 – 22 April.
Several Light for the World colleagues will participate in the event. Will you also be there? Please get in touch with Elie Bagbila, Head of Rights and Advocacy.
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25 April 2024: Submit abstracts for World Congress on Rehabilitation
The World Congress on Rehabilitation takes place in Abu Dhabi from 23 – 25 September 2024. You can submit your abstract until 25 April, on your research findings, case studies, or innovative projects to the advancement of rehabilitation practices worldwide. Early Bird registration for the conference is open until 1 June.
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16 May 2024: Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) |
We will be marking Global Accessibility Awareness Day on 16 May. The aim is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access and inclusion. Would you like to get involved? We would love to hear your “top tip” on accessibility. Please get in touch with Emma Fullerton.
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11 – 13 June 2024: 17th Session of the Conferences of States Parties to the CRPD (COSP17)
COSP17 will take place in June at the UN Headquarters in New York. The overarching theme will be “Rethinking disability inclusion in the current international juncture and ahead of the Summit of the Future” with the following subthemes:
International cooperation to promote technology innovations and transfer for an inclusive future
Persons with disabilities in situations of risk and humanitarian emergencies
Promoting the rights of persons with disabilities to decent work and sustainable livelihood
Participants from Civil Society Organisations who already have ECOSOC status can register until 20 May: https://indico.un.org/event/1010562/. You can also apply to for ECOSOC accreditation before 22 April: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/cosp17-ngos
If you cannot travel all the way to New York, consult the COSP17 website, as the sessions are usually streamed online.
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25 – 27 June 2024: 2030 In Sight Live
The International Agency for Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) will organise its flagship event to bring together leaders, innovators, and changemakers to discuss and act on the 2030 In Sight Strategy. The conference takes place in Mexico City and can also be joined online. 2030 In Sight aims to end avoidable sight loss and calls on all stakeholders to:
ELEVATE vision as a fundamental economic, social and development issue.
INTEGRATE eye health in wider health care systems.
ACTIVATE patient, consumer and market change.
Find all information on the live event here: https://www.iapb.org/learn/our-events/2030-in-sight-live-mexico/
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Training opportunities
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Kaya: Free learning platform for the humanitarian sector
Kaya is a free Humanitarian Leadership Academy. The platform offers almost 800 courses, browse the course catalogue here.
The platform can be accessed in English, French, Spanish or Arabic and courses are available in many other languages. The Kaya Mobile App allows you to download course content when online and continue learning while being offline.
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Inclusive Education and Universal Design for Learning |
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Ashoka: How to influence the way people think to change how society works
Ashoka offers a free online course in English (and Spanish) to learn the basics of systems thinking and working with governments. The six modules will enable you to develop your own strategy deck on how to influence the way people think. The course is applicable to any social context.
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Funding opportunities
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Search for grants
Bond, the UK network for organisations working in international development, offers a database with funding opportunities.
The European Commission’s website displays all calls for proposals and tenders. The advance search allows you to filter the funding opportunities for your country or region.
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Conservation, Food and Health Foundation
The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation seeks to protect the environment, improve food production, and promote public health in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Middle East. The foundation supports organisations based in the countries of the project with 25,000 – 50,000 USD per year. The next deadline for submitting Concept Applications is 1 July. Find out more: https://cfhfoundation.grantsmanagement08.com/
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Web highlights
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Amplify voices for an inclusive electoral process in India
Shishu Sarothi and the National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP) held a regional consultation with senior government officials and individuals with disabilities from Assam and other states of North-East India. As India has about 10 million voters with disabilities so it is key to ensure that the electoral process is truly inclusive. Find out more.
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SPARK – Sparking Inclusive Rural Transformation |
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