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Dr. Jackline Lidubwi (Internews Network) identifies digital self-advocacy strategies for persons with disabilities. She explains how mainstream media hardly features stories of People with Disabilities, and when they are featured, the stories are not framed in inclusive ways. Social media...

Youri Francx (Humanity and Inclusion) talks about inclusive data and advocacy. He explains how quantitative and qualitative data can shed light on households with persons with disabilities, assess how crisis affects persons with disabilities, identify barriers and risks, lead to...

Rosemary Choma (Androse Disability Organization Tanzania) talks about enabling factors in advocacy campaigns. She introduces the IMAR model, which describes campaigns in terms of Idea, Motivation, Ability and Resources. She also explains the emotive layer of campaigns, covering passion, empathy,...

Blaise Murphet describes the process from strategy to implementation in advocacy campaigns. Elements of an Advocacy Campaign include the gathering of background information, the setting of clear objectives, building strong partnerships, knowing your advocacy targets, helping develop legislation or regulations,...

Vanessa Herringshaw (Add International) outlines innovative approaches to youth-led advocacy. Youth advocacy initiatives can contribute to the disability movement, but often it is difficult for them to access funds and influence decisions. Vanessa presents a new pilot scheme of advocacy...

Rose Tesha and George Sempangi from Add International give an introduction to advocacy and activism in East and Central Africa. ADD has been an ally of the Disability movement for the last 35 years, supporting OPDs to deliver on their...

Dr. Catalin Brylla (Bournemouth University) explains how media representations can contribute to the reduction of social stigma and prejudice. Models from social psychology, media studies and cultural studies can help activists and media makers to increase social inclusion and diversity...

Rasheed Maftah, Director of the Disability Unit in the Prime Minister’s Office (Labour, Youth, Employment and People With Disabilities), presents current initiatives that benefit youth disability in Tanzania. Amongst others he announces the building of new special education needs colleges...