Welcome to our digital photo story book — a powerful collection of unheard and untold stories of persons with disabilities, captured and narrated by persons with disabilities themselves.
This project showcases authentic voices and perspectives, proving that disability does not limit creativity, vision, or determination.
We express our heartfelt gratitude to our mentor, Kishor Sharma, for his unwavering dedication and guidance.
A big thank you to all our passionate participants who turned this vision into reality.
This work was made possible through the generous support of CBM Global Disability Inclusion Nepal and CBM Global Disability Inclusion UK.
Together, we hope these stories spark reflection, empathy, and change.
The Global Disability Summit (GDS) 2025, held from April 1–3 in Berlin, Germany, was a landmark global gathering of governments, civil society, donors, and Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), co-hosted by the International Disability Alliance (IDA), the Government of Germany, and the Government of Jordan. The summit aimed to strengthen the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) and foster concrete commitments for disability-inclusive development.
Blind Youth Association Nepal (BYAN) actively engaged in the summit, representing Nepal’s youth with disabilities through high-level advocacy, exhibitions, and panel discussions. From early engagement in 2024 to being part of the Youth Call to Action drafting committee, BYAN played a key role in shaping global discourse on inclusive education, SRHR, political participation, and financial accessibility.
Key highlights include:
- A dynamic exhibition booth visited by over 1000 delegates, showcasing inclusive SRHR tools, accessible education materials, and youth-led innovations.
- Representation in multiple thematic sessions by BYAN’s delegates, including dialogues with global leaders like the German Chancellor and the King of Jordan.
- Contributions to major outcomes like the Amman-Berlin Declaration and Youth Call to Action, pushing for stronger accountability, inclusive policies, and youth leadership.
This report offers a comprehensive look at BYAN’s engagement before, during, and after the summit—capturing lessons learned, partnerships built, and a roadmap for future action.
📥 Download the full report to explore how BYAN is advancing inclusive development through youth leadership—locally, nationally, and globally.
Following the successful Pre-Conference ahead of the First Deafblind International Asia Regional Conference, we are proud to release our Call to Action: "Rights, Respect, and Inclusion: Advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) for Individuals with Deafblindness in Asia."
This Call to Action reflects the voices, challenges, and priorities identified during the discussions. It serves as a crucial step toward ensuring inclusive SRHR policies, accessible services, and meaningful participation of individuals with deafblindness in decision-making processes.
Key Highlights of the Call to Action:
- Policy & Legal Reforms – Inclusive SRHR policies and laws.
- Inclusive CSE – Accessible curricula and support materials.
- SRHR Services – Accessible and tailored healthcare services.
- Advocacy & Awareness – Challenging stigma and promoting participation.
- Monitoring & Accountability – Tracking progress and ensuring implementation.
💡 Now is the time to act! We call on governments, organizations, and advocates to join us in driving this change.
🙏 A special thank you to our partners Right Here Right Now, Amplify Change, CBM Global Disability Inclusion, Deafblind Association Nepal, National Federation of Deaf Nepal, Sense International, and Deafblind International for their dedication to this cause.
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