Advocacy for Disability Rights

Why rights-based advocacy matters

Despite progress in disability legislation and policy, discrimination, exclusion, and unequal access to opportunity continue. Effective advocacy helps ensure that disability rights are respected, protected, and fulfilled.

Our strategic approach

Inclusive Ethiopia will advocate for implementation of disability-inclusive laws, policies, and programmes while promoting the meaningful participation of persons with disabilities in decisions that affect their lives.

Priority actions

• Strengthen the advocacy capacity and leadership of OPDs.
• Engage policymakers and duty bearers on implementation and accountability.
• Raise public awareness and challenge stigma and discrimination.
• Support meaningful participation in policy, planning, and public forums.
• Build evidence and partnerships that advance disability rights.

The change we seek

Persons with disabilities participate meaningfully in decision-making and benefit from stronger implementation of inclusive laws, policies, programmes, and public accountability.