Inspiration
Global initiative driven by National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities to be presented at G20 summit─── 09:00 Wed, 30 Jul 2025
Taking place under the auspices of South Africa’s G20 Presidency in 2025 the Disability-20 (D20) seeks to centre the voices, leadership, and lived experiences of persons with disabilities in global policy formulation.
With the momentum initiated by the Brazilian G20 Presidency in 2024, South Africa is uniquely positioned to solidify the D20 as a recognised and impactful platform within G20 structures. The G20, as a global policy driver, must reflect inclusive values that go beyond, and the D20 is the collective vehicle to achieve that. Therina Wentzel, National Director at the NCPD joins Yolanda Maartens to share the progress they have made with this initiative and to invite participation in the various workstreams being hosted across the country. They are also gearing up for Casual Day which is on the 5th of September.
D20 is an advocacy initiative focused on ensuring that matters affecting persons with disabilities are part of the discussions and decisions made by the G20. They engage within G20 structures and processes by submitting recommendations, awareness-raising, and monitoring commitments to disability inclusion.
Some of the strategic objectives of the D20 include embedding disability inclusion within G20 policy frameworks, to build a robust and representative network of Disabled Persons Organisations (DPOs) and advocates across South Africa and globally and to institutionalise the D20 as a recognised G20 Engagement Group.
Along with this, their focus areas and division of work lies within ensuring inclusive facilitation and comprehensive engagement. Thematic work stream areas have been divided between NCPD and DPSA as follows:
NCPD Work stream Areas:
• Inclusive Education
• Employment & Economic Participation
• Accessible Tourism
• Digital and Inclusive Economies
• Poverty Alleviation and Food Sustainability
DPSA Work stream Areas:
• Women’s Empowerment
• Democratic Governance, Civic Space, Anti-Corruption, and Access to Justice
• Trade and Sustainable Development
• Sustainable and Resilient Communities and Disaster Risk Reduction
• Equitable Health for All
• Science, Research, and Innovation Investment
Hearing Screening
To get involved visit https://ncpd.org.za/g20-d20/
