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We promote inclusive aid and trade policies, so that the rights of people with disabilities for equal access, participation and empowerment are embedded in a systematic way.
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DCDD has joined the ‘Adopt an SDG’ campaign, where MPs can choose to adopt one or more SDGs and commit
For the next 5 years DCDD will be part of the We Are Able consortium led by ZOA, which is
In 2020 DCDD celebrated it’s 20th anniversary! 20 years of steps we’ve taken together in order to prioritise the rights
DCDD made a statement on the situation of persons with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic and what is needed for
Minister Kaag (Aid & Trade) sends a letter to Parliament with an overview of projects which support rights and inclusion
When COVID-19 hit, DCDD published an overview of practical tools for a disability inclusive COVID-response. More information: here.
‘Voices for Inclusion’ Conference, in collaboration with the Liliane Foundation, Voice, and the African Studies Centre. Handover of lessons learned
DCDD launched the report “An Untapped Potential”. It examines the steps that various stakeholders have taken to implement UNCRPD article
DCDD was present at the Partos Innovation Festival “All Inclusive”, with the Ethiopian activist Yetnebersh Nigussie from Light of the
Minister Kaag opened the International Conference on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS). The conference was part of a humanitarian
“Minister Kaag sends a letter to Parliament with an overview of projects which support rights and inclusion of people with
VIDEO @LambertGrijns stresses need for #DisabilityInclusion to #EndAIDS "We have to not only speak in terms of slogans. We have to translate our work into real actions. We have to walk the talk!" #AIDS2018 #LeaveNoOneBehind @SigridKaag @UNAIDS @iddcconsortium Let's walk together! pic.twitter.com/uYOyP9yBAO
— DCDD (@dcdd_nl) July 25, 2018
The motion came from Kuik (CDA), Bouali (D66) and Voordewind (CU). Read the document in Dutch by clicking here.
“The policy document ‘Investing in global prospects’ of Minister Sigrid Kaag (Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation) shows how the government
During the visit, Catalina Devandas speaks at DCDD’s expert meeting and receives the publication we developed with ShareNet. Read our
The motion came from Isabelle Diks (GL). Read more in Dutch by clicking here.
In Dutch: “Kamerbrief over Nederlandse aandacht voor mensen met een beperking in programma’s voor SRGR Minister Ploumen (Buitenlandse Handel en
Ploumen also commits to monitor on disability inclusion within the United Nations ‘Education Cannot Wait’ Fund. Read more in Dutch
In Dutch: Bijeenkomst Tweede Kamer ‘Onbeperkt SRGR’ Het risico op seksueel misbruik is voor meisjes met een beperking wereldwijd vele
DCDD met the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Ambassador of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lambert Grijns in November
In October 2016, DCDD met the Human Rights Ambassador, Kees van Baar. Yetnebersch Nigussie, disability rights advocate in Ethiopia was
From 14-16 June 2016, the 9th Conference of State Parties (COSP) to the CRPD was organized in New York. Bert
“Charter on Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Humanitarian Action has been developed in advance of the World Humanitarian Summit
“8 reasons to know the UNCRPD” article written by Dicky Nieuwenhuis, available in Dutch here.
The expert meeting was organized by the Dutch Coalition on Disability and Development (DCDD) and the Liliane Foundation, in cooperation
The motion came from Dik-Faber (CU) and Van der Staaij (SGP). Read more in Dutch by clicking here.
The motion came from Van Laar (PvdA) and Voordewind (CU). Read the article (in Dutch) by clicking here.
‘The 20- point action plan‘ document is in Dutch.
In English: “Voice, the Accountability Fund and the participation of civil society organisations in theme-based calls for proposals” In Dutch: