Disability Inclusion Partners Retreat

The United Nations is hosting a four-day retreat at the Pan Pacific serviced suites Nairobi, dedicated to the Disability Inclusion Partners Retreat, aimed at formulating strategies for the integration of persons with disabilities into all sectors. Key participants include government stakeholders, leaders from the private sector, representatives from civil society organizations, development partners, and persons with disabilities. The discussions focused on creating a transformative framework to tackle systemic barriers and empower those with disabilities.

Key Points Discussed:
Inclusive Strategies: Crafting comprehensive approaches to ensure the meaningful involvement of persons with disabilities in various sectors.
Systemic Barriers: Recognizing and addressing systemic obstacles that impede the empowerment of persons with disabilities.
Collaborative Framework: Jointly developing a framework that encourages collaboration among diverse stakeholders to promote disability inclusion.

Notably, Kennedy Okong’o, the Director of Programs at Riziki Source was equally in attendance.

This event is in line with broader initiatives such as the United Nations Disability Inclusion Strategy (UNDIS), which aims to integrate disability rights into all facets of UN operations. The strategy highlights the importance of mainstreaming disability inclusion across UN programs and activities worldwide