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[Rupert Roniger @RupertRoniger]

I am incredibly humbled by what we have achieved over the past 27 years!
It's time to start a new chapter. I'm thrilled to welcome new global CEO @Marion_Lieser @lftwworldwide & director Austria @_JuliaMoser_
https://t.co/boKJSgrde4
Many thanks to our wonderful team!
#inclusion

[CALL TO ACTIVISM @CalltoActivism]

BOOM!!! Rep. Jasmine Crocket brings a DYNAMITE speech outside the USAID building and puts every Republican on notice.

Every American should see what REAL leadership looks like.

[European Disability Forum @MyEDF]

Young people with disabilities deserve equal rights to study, work, travel, and more, yet face significant challenges and barriers.

On #InternationalYouthDay read our newsletter dedicated to their experiences and perspectives: https://t.co/jafNd6R3ER]

[Global Goals @GlobalGoalsUN]

Words can be weapons. Hate speech online can lead to violent atrocities in real life. Through education, we can help take measures of prevention and say #NoToHate: https://t.co/MvZHZC1cIt

[CIVICUS @CIVICUSalliance]

9 international organizations condemn the lack of transparency in Venezuela’s July 28 presidential election results. This raises serious questions about the election's fairness and integrity, casting widespread doubts on Maduro's claimed third term.
📲https://t.co/P63oj3b0Hg

[Disability Rights Fund @DisabRightsFund]

📢OPDs: Make your voices count!
Calls for inputs to inform @UNHumanRights' reports:
- Rights of persons with disabilities & digital technologies & devices| Deadline 1 September
- Mental health & human rights | Deadline 4 October
More ➡️ https://t.co/ZQ6f22Nk9W

[UDPK @UDPKenya]

As the #DisabilityMovement, we are far from achieving #inclusion but it's the steps we make daily that lead to the fulfillment of our #goals Check out our latest #newsletter. @IDA_CRPD_Forum @_ATscale
@EnableMeKenya @InBusinessKenya @UraiaTrust https://t.co/XYnwbW8yqo

[Light For The World Uganda @LftWUG]

The #WeCanWork Academy wraps up the first Core Life Skills training in #Uganda! 64 youth with disabilities in #Kampala & #Gulu were equipped with essential life, self-advocacy & communication skills.

Tap the link for more details 👉 https://t.co/4uS3Ea5o1u

#DecentWork

[Scope @scope]

💬 Finally, be prepared to use your voice.

When you see examples of ableism or inaccessibility, say something.

And work to identify and break any biases you might have, too.

[Scope @scope]

✍️ Next, take time to reflect and recognise the benefits you might experience in society as a non-disabled person.

And use that gained understanding to work towards equality for everyone.

[Scope @scope]

👂 Take the time to learn from disabled people and about what is important to them. And be prepared to let go of your old assumptions.

It's a crucial first step in becoming a better ally.

[Disability Rights Fund @DisabRightsFund]

🚨 DRF is seeking a strategic, collaborative & creative Executive Director to lead the next chapter of our growth and maturation with the impending launch of our new strategic plan.
Priority application deadline: Sept 1, 2024
Apply here➡️https://t.co/wzgIJJ2VK6

[EnableMe Kenya @EnableMeKenya]

Inaccessible infrastructure limits educational #opportunities, hinders social interactions and contributes to lack of #Employment and these deepen #inequalities and discrimination. This is why we need to #Design4All #UniversalDesign https://t.co/ApUBFg8jN4

[Monica Semedo MEP @MonicaSemedoLux]

A new survey confirms that #peoplewithdisabilities are less likely to be hired or lack accessible digital tools.
I call on the new MEPs to join the Disability Intergroup in the @Europarl_EN to keep fighting for the rights of more than 100 million EU citizens.▶️Read more: @MyEDF

[European Disability Forum @MyEDF]

Breaking: new report shows that employees with disabilities face pervasive problems:
➡️Only 1 in 4 employers have accessible recruitment
➡️Only 1 in 4 employers know about public funding for reasonable accommodation.

More in report funded by @Googleorg: https://t.co/k2cR7uyrVb

[African Disability Forum (ADF) @ADFSecretariat]

📢 ADF is pleased to announce that 15 countries have ratified the The Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Africa (also known as African Disability Protocol).
🔗 Read more here: https://t.co/3HK1rAcw4Y

[UnitedNationsEnable @UN_Enable]

We envision a world 🗺️ where ability doesn't limit opportunity.

The @UN conference on disabilities is rethinking how we can make this a reality.

Follow #COSP17 to see how your country is taking action. 🗺️
🌐 https://t.co/GPSR2YYwK5
📺 https://t.co/7Ti6NM6uPb
#EveryoneIncluded

[Inclusion Europe @InclusionEurope]

In a few days Europe is voting but 400,000 people with intellectual disabilities under will not be on the list this election weekend. Because of guardianship laws, their voices and opinions won’t be represented in the @Europarl_EN. Source: Europe Magazine

[International Disability Alliance (IDA) @IDA_CRPD_Forum]

📢In-person #COSP17 is starting next week!

Need a quick overview of all the events and sessions? 🤔 Get a clear summary of #COSP17 with our Master Guide! 👉 https://t.co/bavJS793Aa

[African Disability Forum (ADF) @ADFSecretariat]

📣 Register for our virtual side event at this year's COSP17!

🔗 https://t.co/3xXyNgSFZo

#cosp17 #disabilityinclusion #weareable

[African Disability Forum (ADF) @ADFSecretariat]

📣 Consultancy Advertisement 📣
ADF is seeking to hire professional interpretation services during the scheduled training of trainers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
🗓️ Deadline: 14 June 2024
For more info - https://t.co/rSnErzOFj3