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Commonwealth Parliamentarians with Disabilities

CPwD Africa Region Conference 2022

Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
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Event Details

Dates: 14 - 18 November 2022

Location: Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Overview

Theme: Parliamentarians and persons with disabilities as champions of inclusion and accessibility to public and private sectors

The Africa Region of the Commonwealth Parliamentarians with Disabilities (CPwD) network will host its 2nd regional Conference in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.

The Conference will bring together Parliamentarians from African Parliaments within the Commonwealth to discuss topics including education, economic empowerment and representation for persons with disabilities (PwDs). 

Last year's CPwD Africa Region Conference, hosted by the Parliament of Kenya in October 2021, was the first ever regional Conference of the CPwD network.

The CPwD network encourages Commonwealth Parliaments to enable effective and full participation of persons with disabilities at all levels. 

Registration 

This is a closed event for Members of the CPA Africa Region only. If you are a participant in this event and require further information, please contact the CPA Africa Regional Secretariat at the Parliament of Tanzania at cna@bunge.go.tz.

Accessibility

The CPA is committed to inclusivity and accessibility at all its events and programmes. Should you have any accessibility requirements, please contact the CPA Africa Regional Secretariat.

Related Resources

CPwD Disability Inclusion Guidelines - Linguistic Principles

The CPwD Disability Inclusion Guidelines provide guidance to Commonwealth Parliaments and Legislatures on how to enhance and sensitize their communications with persons with disabilities.

CPwD Disability Inclusion Guidelines - Facilities of Inclusion

The CPwD Disability Inclusion Guidelines provide guidance to Commonwealth Parliaments and Legislatures on how to enhance and sensitize their communications with persons with disabilities.