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Strengthening Disability Inclusion: Insights from the Asian Regional Disability Summit 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand

#Manique Gunaratne and Iruni Gunesakera attended the #Asian Regional #Disability #Summit, which took place in February 2025, at the #Novotel Hotel Siam Square in #Bangkok, Thailand. The Summit was co hosted by the #ASEAN #Disability #Forum and #International #Disability #Alliance, with support from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Development and Cooperation. As part of the Regional Pre-Summits series for the Global Disability Summit (GDS) 2025, the Asian Regional Summit focused on embedding the GDS mechanism at the regional level. It offered an invaluable platform for Organizations of Persons with #Disabilities (OPDs) to gather, share experiences, and engage with diverse stakeholders in preparation for the GDS. It is an opportunity to discuss key issues impacting persons with disabilities in Asia, contribute to the regional dialogue on disability inclusion, and push for relevant commitments that reflect the needs and challenges of the region. Additionally, the summit offered a chance for OPDs to connect with peers and other stakeholders, helping to build stronger networks and collaborations aimed at advancing disability rights and inclusion.

Manique, in a red lace outfit, smiles warmly beside a friend in a purple dress, in a lively restaurant setting.Manique stands in front of the IDA display at the Asian Regional Disability Summit in Bangkok, wearing a red dress.

Manique, in a red dress and jacket, smiles while standing in a conference room with a friend in black.Manique, in a red outfit, sits at a conference table with water, a bottle, notepad, and glasses.

Conference room with Asian Regional Disability Summit details on screen. Tables set with chairs, water bottles, and notepads.Manique in red, with two women; one in a beige saree, the other in a white blouse and polka dot skirt.

Conference room with people discussing climate change and disability advocacy, featuring a large screen displaying WAY FORWARD and key points.Manique, in a red outfit, smiles warmly beside a woman in black, against a gray and white paneled wall.

Manique, in a red outfit, enjoys dessert at a table with a glass of water, in a dining setting.Manique, in a red jacket, attentively listens at a conference table with electronic devices and a water glass.

Manique, in a red dress, stands smiling between two women in wheelchairs at the Asian Regional Disability Summit.Manique, in a red dress and jacket, stands smiling beside a woman in blue, amidst a modern conference setting.

Conference room with a presentation on UNDP social protection. Presenter, audience, and panelists engaged. Modern setting with laptops.Three people smiling woman in white, man in suit, and Manique in red. Modern room with patterned carpet and chairs.

Manique, in a traditional outfit, smiles beside the International Disability Alliance screen, at an indoor event with red rope.Conference room with a large screen, people seated at a table, sign language interpreter, and floral arrangement on table.

Conference room with people discussing climate change and disability advocacy, featuring a large screen displaying WAY FORWARD and key points.Three women at Asian Regional Disability Summit in Bangkok, including Manique in a grey sari, standing by event sign.

Four people at a conference table with laptops, microphones, and flowers, in a modern room with gray walls.A diverse group of participants from the ASEAN Disability Summit, including individuals in wheelchairs, pose together in a formal setting, wearing business and traditional attire.

 

#Kishara #Manique Gunaratne

Member of the Disability Accessibility Gazette Committee of Sri Lanka

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