Event 1: Closing the gap – six principles for inclusive development

When? Wednesday 2 April, 10.30-11.30am
Where? Hall 4.2

Inclusive Futures, funded by UK aid and led by Sightsavers and the International Disability Alliance, has developed six principles for inclusive development. Moderated by BBC journalist Paul Carter, this event will feature female OPD leaders from the Global South, consortium partners, and the UK government, exploring how donors, governments, and NGOs can adopt these principles to drive progress and ensure no one is left behind.

Event 2: ‘Youth Leadership Now’ – A call to action

When? Thursday 3 April, 10.30-11.30am
Where? Hall 7.3

Sightsavers’ Equal World campaign, in partnership with UNICEF and the International Disability Alliance, is platforming young people with disabilities to demand their rights and meaningful engagement in decision-making. The event will also showcase successful government collaborations with young people with disabilities, demonstrating how inclusion drives real change.

Booth 1: Target inequality – Sightsavers

When? 1-3 April, 8.30am-5.30pm
Where? B5

Disability rights are human rights — so why can’t millions of people with disabilities access theirs? Visit our exhibition booth to meet our team and discover how you can take action through our campaigns and programmes to target inequality and build a more equal world. While you’re at our booth, grab a ‘Disability rights are human rights’ badge, pick up the latest edition of Changing Times newspaper —featuring powerful stories from young disability rights activists — and access our flagship ‘Equal World?’ film. Join us in making change happen.

Booth 2: This is what inclusion looks like – Inclusive Futures

When? 1-3 April, 8.30am-5.30pm
Where? A4

In the five countries where Inclusive Futures works, there are now more children with disabilities learning at school, more people with disabilities earning a living, and more people accessing the health care they need and living their lives free from discrimination. This is what inclusion looks like.

Visit our booth to connect with our consortium and OPD partners, explore key insights from our programme and access memorable stories with our collection of postcards, audio content and videos. You can also pledge your support to future generations by signing our open letter on inclusive education and be part of the movement for change. Together, we can close the gap, target inequality and build a more equal world.