Scholz and Abdullah II: protect the rights of persons with disabilities
The Global Disability Summit in Berlin aims to promote accessibility and inclusion on a global scale. Jordan is co-hosting the event.
Berlin (d.de) – More than 3,000 people from around 100 countries, many of them with disabilities, have gathered in Berlin since yesterday for the third Global Disability Summit. The aim is to advance accessibility and inclusion worldwide. The summit is being jointly hosted by Germany, the Kingdom of Jordan and the global umbrella organisation of self-advocacy groups for persons with disabilities.
Acting Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz and King Abdullah II of Jordan called for greater international efforts to promote inclusion and participation. “Despite progress in recent years, people with disabilities still face systemic barriers,” Scholz said. King Abdullah II urged the international community to pay particular attention to conflict regions, saying that persons with disabilities were especially vulnerable there.
Participating governments and organisations are presenting projects from their countries while also making commitments for future initiatives aimed at improving the lives of people with disabilities. The Federal Government is contributing more than 30 pledges, addressing both national efforts and international cooperation.