Top of page
Events

Young people ask for inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities

Group of happy people with disabilities

A total of 26 Young Leaders with and without intellectual disabilities, along with their mentors, met at the first Regional Leadership Summit in Latin America.

During the activity the participants shared ideas on how to further promote inclusion.

Young people discussed the need to promote inclusive youth leadership in the 2030 Development Agenda.

Some of the special guests of the event were:

  • Pamela Molina, Disability Specialist of the Organization of American States.
  • Rebeca Arias Flores, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Guatemala.
  • Reginaldo Sierra, National Scout Chief of Scouts Guatemala.
  • Claudia Echeverry, President and Regional Director of Special Olympics Latin America.

The event also featured members of the diplomatic corps, special guests, exhibitors and celebrities.

Over the course of 4 days, the young participants received the tools, knowledge, and resources to strengthen their vision of inclusion.

Through the “Leader to Include” project, the legacy of empowering young people will continue. The purpose is for them to become agents of inclusion in their communities.

You might also like

Young disabled woman in wheelchair show her presentation on a laptop and discuss with her two colleagues in the workplace office room. Young disabled woman in wheelchair show her presentation on a laptop and discuss with her two colleagues in the workplace office room.

Disability inclusion top priority for public employment services in SE Asia

The International Labour Organization (ILO) brought together government officials from…

Young women waching arts at the exhibition Young women waching arts at the exhibition

Exhibition opens for local artists with disabilities

Latrobe City Council is establishing an annual community art exhibition…

illustration colorful hands illustration colorful hands

Forum to showcase innovative rights-based solutions to social issues in Sydney

With a plethora of issues currently impacting significantly on the…

rear side audiences sitting listening speackers stage rear side audiences sitting listening speackers stage

Accessibility seminars available for Darwin businesses

The City of Darwin will host a seminar series, free…