[PDFlist] FW: Commonwealth Disability Inclusion Action Plan.

[Te Toa Matoa]

Well noted with thanks

Tabaia Iakobwa
Office Manager

On Wed, 16 Oct 2024, 3:49 pm Samuela Radakua, <
Samuela.Radakua at pacificdisability.org> wrote:

> Dear Esteemed Colleagues and Heads of OPDs,
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> Greetings and bula vinaka from your regional secretariat in Suva.
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> There are eleven Commonwealth Countries in the Pacific.  As we prepare for
> the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa, it
> is vital that we collaborate to advocate for disability equity and rights
> within CHOGM processes.   While the Commonwealth has historically
> championed equality and human rights, there remains a significant need to
> ensure disability equity, inclusion, and voice.
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> The Pacific Disability Forum is supporting the Commonwealth Disabled
> People’s Forum and calling for a Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) as
> an addendum to the Communique at CHOGM 2024.  While CHOGM communiques in
> 2018 and 2022 have mentioned the Convention on the Rights of Persons with
> Disabilities (CRPD), its implementation and challenging stigma, there has
> been no significant efforts to advance the disability rights agenda
> throughout the Commonwealth.
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> The Disability Inclusive Action Plan would serve as a comprehensive
> framework to ensure that persons with disabilities are actively included in
> discussions, decisions, and actions undertaken by Commonwealth member
> states.
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> The DIAP would outline specific guidelines and measurable outcomes,
> ensuring member states are held accountable for implementing policies that
> promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.
> Additionally, it would facilitate monitoring mechanisms to track progress
> and adherence to international standards, including the CRPD and
> Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).
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> We strongly encourage Pacific OPDs to proactively engage with your
> respective Governments to recognize the significance of advocating for the
> DIAP during discussions at CHOGM 2024. By advocating for the inclusion of
> this action plan in the Communiqué, we can collectively foster commitments
> that lead to meaningful improvements in the lives of persons with
> disabilities across Pacific Commonwealth nations.
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> Let us unite in our advocacy for change. The adoption of a Disability
> Inclusion Action Plan at CHOGM 2024 presents a significant opportunity to
> amplify our collective voice and create lasting impacts on policies
> affecting millions worldwide. We encourage you to take immediate action by
> reaching out to your respective ministries and urging them to prioritize
> this critical issue.
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> Thank you for your unwavering commitment to achieving disability equity,
> equality, and inclusion for all persons with disabilities in our Pacific
> Commonwealth Countries.
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> For more information on the DIAP, you may follow the link:
> https://commonwealthdpf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/THE-COMMONWEALTH-DISABILITY-INCLUSION-ACTION-PLAN-3rd-Draft.docx
> or open the attached word document.
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> *Kind Regards,*
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> *Sainimili Tawake*
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> Chief Executive Officer
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