[PDFlist] FW: Commonwealth Disability Inclusion Action Plan.

[People With Disabilities Solomon Islands]

Hi, Thank you all for the information.

Hope that our representatives re-enforce this message at the meeting.

Regards

Casper

Casper Joseph Fa'asala
Chief Executive Officer
Disabled Peoples' Association of Solomon Islands
DSE Building, New China Town,
Crescent Street, Honiara.
Phone:(677) 25608  Email: ceo.dpasi at gmail.com

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On Thu, Oct 17, 2024 at 10:13 AM June Riemer <juneriemer8 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi
>
> Thank you and yours in unity always
>
> June Riemer
>
>
> On Wed, 16 Oct 2024 at 12:49 PM, Samuela Radakua <
> Samuela.Radakua at pacificdisability.org> wrote:
>
>> Dear Esteemed Colleagues and Heads of OPDs,
>>
>>
>>
>> Greetings and bula vinaka from your regional secretariat in Suva.
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> 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).
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thank you for your unwavering commitment to achieving disability equity,
>> equality, and inclusion for all persons with disabilities in our Pacific
>> Commonwealth Countries.
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> *Kind Regards,*
>>
>>
>>
>> *Sainimili Tawake*
>>
>>
>>
>> Chief Executive Officer
>>
>> Pacific Disability Forum
>>
>> Ground Floor, Kadavu House, Victoria Parade
>>
>> GPO Box 18458, Suva, Fiji
>>
>>
>>
>> Tel: +679 331 2008; +679 773 0200
>>
>> Mob: +679 8990 130
>>
>> Email: Sainimili.Tawake at pacificdisability.org
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