Last week, the International Development Committee (IDC) published its report and recommendations on the adequacy and effectiveness of the FCDO’s work on disability inclusion. Here. the Bond Disability and Development Group analyse the report, looking at what works, and what priorities the FCDO need to make.
The 68th session of the UN Commission for the Status of Women served as a pivotal moment for UN Member States to unite and commit to robust measures in combating women’s and girls’ poverty worldwide. Louisa Syrett of The Fred Hollows Foundation takes us through the outcomes, especially pertaining to sight loss and gender equality.
This paper explores what it means to take an intersectional approach to disability inclusion. It unpacks how disability intersects with other identities to produce unique experiences of oppression across different thematic areas. It also includes practical case study examples from across the Bond Disability and Development Group, highlighting tools and programmes that take an intersectional approach to disability inclusion.
The Bond Disability and Development Group analyse the government’s approach to disability inclusion in development following Andrew Mitchell giving evidence to the International Development Committee on the matter.
Done right, integrated mental health support can demonstrably lead to stronger, more inclusive and peaceful communities, resulting in people feeling more positive and hopeful for the future. Ruth Simpson of International Alert tells us about their work on integrated mental health in peacebuilding.
After another busy year for all our working groups, we here from the SDGs, Funding, Communications, Disability and Development, Humanitarian and People in the Picture groups about what they’ve been up to, and what they’re planning for 2024.
Collecting data that includes everyone is vital to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) commitment to leave no one behind, but the world still has a long way to go. Sightsavers’ Fiona Lawless recently attended the Global Festival de Datos in Uruguay and has shared her reflections on the progress being made on inclusive data and the importance of remembering the person behind the number.
Deafchild Worldwide UK shares how investment in accessible and inclusive education has been a breakthrough for deaf students in India.
A reflection on the progress made in the sector in anti-racism, equity, diversity and inclusion over recent times, and what still needs to be done, from our CEO Stephanie Draper.
