The OPD Advocacy Toolkit is a key resource designed to support Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) in their engagement with the Civil Society Forum (CSF) and the Global Disability Summit 2025. It provides structured key messages to enhance advocacy efforts and promote meaningful participation in discussions on disability inclusion.
The toolkit is now available for download below in English, Spanish, French, Arabic and Easy Read. You can access the International Sign version here.
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