African Disability Forum (ADF)

African Disability Forum (ADF) seeks to strengthen and unify the representative voices of Africans with disabilities, their families and organizations.

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Insights and Highlights from the African Disability Conference and Pre-Summit 2-5 September in Nairobi, Kenya #VoicesOfAfrica #CommitToChange

Read more here 👉 https://t.co/44aWjuEY2w

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Internship Opportunity 📢

ADF is seeking to engage an Advocacy and Communication intern to support the work of the Advocacy and Communication Director.

Apply now!

🗓️ Deadline: 10th June 2026

For more info visit: https://t.co/1Lm9FMYUnB

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The questions raised reflect growing regional focus on accountability, inclusion, and protection of the rights of persons with disabilities in Kenya.

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Kenya’s review at the #ACHPR87

Chairperson of the Working Group on the Rights of Older Persons and People with Disabilities in Africa, Hon. Comm'r Marie Abomo asks on:
Measures to be taken to implement the African Disability Protocol.

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Steps taken to reduce cost of assistive devices & access to support services, National action plans to protect persons with albinism, Measures in place to ensure accessibility in transport systems & steps taken to ensure meaningful participation of persons with disabilities.

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Asks about access to health including sexual and reproductive health.

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Kenya’s review at the #ACHPR87.
Kenya’s Country Rapporteur, Hon. Comm'r Dersso asks on the measures taken ahead of 2027 elections to ensure inclusive elections and participation of persons with disabilities. Asks about the decline in representation of PWDs in county assemblies.

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Asks about the adoption of regulations to facilitate implementation of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025.

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OPDs are strongly represented by @UDPKenya @WCCKenya , and @Kwwdnetwork in the ongoing review of Kenya by the @achpr_cadhp

This high-level engagement is made possible through ADF's Official Observer Status.

#ACHPR87OS #AfricaHumanRights #RatifyADP
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Happening Now!

Kenya’s human rights review has officially started at the 87th Ordinary Session of the African Commission.

Follow the live constructive dialogue here:

https://t.co/tvuBzu2unG

#ACHPR87OS #AfricaHumanRights #RatifyADP

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1. Political participation
2. Legislative reforms including implementation of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025
3. Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
4. Inclusive education
5. Social protection

Lived experiences will inform the #ACHPR recommendations.

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Strategic engagement continues ahead of Monday's Kenya review!
A bilateral was held with Kenya's Country Rapporteur Hon. Commissioner Solomon Dersso to spotlight 5 priorities.

#ACHPR87OS  #AfricaHumanRights #RatifyADP

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As part of a learning process ahead of Kenya’s review on Monday, 18th May 2026, OPD delegates from Kenya, Nigeria, Zimbabwe and Mauritius observed the state review of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic during the 87th OS of the # ACHPR.
#ACHPR87OS #AfricaHumanRights #RatifyADP

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This discussion shaped the questions and recommendations that will be raised during the constructive dialogue between Kenya and the African Commission.

#ACHPR87OS  #AfricaHumanRights #RatifyADP

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Ahead of Kenya’s review by the African Commission on 18th May 2026, @UDPKenya and the Kenya Network of Women with Disabilities held a bilateral meeting with Hon. Comm'r Marie Abomo- Chair of the Working Group on the Rights of Older Persons and People with Disabilities in Africa

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During the meeting, 5 key issues were highlighted including:
1. Political Participation
2. The implementation of the Persons with Disabilities Act 2025
3. Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
4. Inclusive Education
5. Social Protection.

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The engagement provided an important platform to highlight key issues to be addressed during the constructive dialogue between African Commission and government of Mauritius

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Women with disabilities from Mauritius met with Chairperson of the Working Group on the Rights of Older Persons and People with Disabilities in Africa, Hon. Commissioner Marie Abomo, ahead of Mauritius’ review by the African Commission.

#ACHPR87OS #AfricaHumanRights #RatifyADP