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Week of May 11, 2025

Countering Policy Exclusions: Canada, Disability, and International Commitments - Part 2

Countering Policy Exclusions: Canada, Disability, and International Commitments - Part 2

With the election of a new federal government, we have invited leaders in civil society organizations to discuss what will and should be key priorities for action around ensuring rights and justice of and with women and girls with disabilities. We will examine how the Global Disability Summit declaration to ensure 15% of development assistance funding to people with disabilities can be addressed in Canada. We will consider whether Canada’s leadership of the G7 in 2025 offers openings to move forward on gender, disability, and inclusion.