Egypt's Social Solidarity Minister Leads Delegation at Global Disability Summit in Berlin

Egypt’s Minister of Social Solidarity Maya Morsy  is leading the Egyptian delegation at the Global Disability Summit taking place in Berlin from April 2 to April 3, 2025. 

This marks the third edition of the international event, which serves as a key platform for promoting the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities, particularly in developing countries.

The Global Disability Summit was first launched in 2017 with the goal of uniting stakeholders from around the world to foster inclusive development and humanitarian action. This year's summit is co-hosted by the governments of Germany and Jordan, in collaboration with the International Disability Alliance.

The summit focuses on closing the gap between disability inclusion and international development cooperation. It emphasizes amplifying the voices of persons with disabilities in policymaking and reinforcing the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). The summit underscores that implementing the CRPD is not merely a voluntary initiative but an international obligation.

Throughout the two-day event, attendees will engage in various discussions and panel sessions addressing critical topics such as economic empowerment for persons with disabilities, the role of social protection in disability inclusion, and the feasibility of implementing these measures in low- and middle-income countries.

One of the key discussions will center on inclusive employment in the Arab region, examining existing challenges and proposing policy recommendations to overcome them. Berlin will serve as a global stage for persons with disabilities to directly present their priorities and perspectives, reinforcing the principle of “Nothing About Us Without Us.”

The summit also aims to enhance collaboration among member states, organizations representing persons with disabilities, and development agencies. It will serve as a platform for exchanging best practices and expertise while advocating for data-driven policies that support disability inclusion. A major highlight of the event will be the launch of the Disability Data Center by the World Bank, aimed at improving data collection and evidence-based policymaking.

The Egyptian delegation, led by Minister Morsy, includes Engineer Marguerite Sarofim and a group of experts from the Ministry of Social Solidarity and the National Council for Persons with Disabilities. Their participation underscores Egypt’s commitment to advancing the rights of persons with disabilities and fostering an inclusive society in alignment with the country’s sustainable development goals.

The Global Disability Summit is expected to drive significant progress in the global movement toward disability inclusion, ensuring that no one is left behind.

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