Plan International’s Global Disability Inclusion Conference - Nepal, December 2016

Plan International is committed to ensuring that ‘every child

completes a quality, inclusive education that covers at least early

learning, primary and secondary education, in formal or non-

formal settings’. The central theme of the conference is Inclusive

Education, which also encompasses access to lifelong learning

opportunities such as vocational education and technical training

so that young people with disabilities have the necessary skills to

learn, lead, decide and thrive in life.

The conference will emphasize the links between inclusive

education and the new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

and our organisational focus on and commitment to gender

equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

The conference is supported by Plan International

Headquarters, Plan International Norway and Plan

International Australia. It is being organised by Plan

International Nepal and the Disability Inclusion Working

Group.

The overall objective of the conference is to further promote

disability inclusion within Plan International’s education

programmes and in our advocacy work.

The specific objectives of the conference are;

1.To increase knowledge, understanding and skills on

inclusive education in development and humanitarian

settings;

2.to inspire staff to engage in a community of practice on

disability inclusion in collaboration with partners in their

countries, and

3.to build capacity on why and how to embed the

intersection between inclusion, gender equality and

girls’ rights in programmes and advocacy work.

The main outputs of the conference are;

1) shared and documented good practices, lessons

learned and challenges in the area of inclusive

education;

2) enhanced learning on mainstream and targeted

disability programming and

3) a greater understanding of the links between Plan

International’s work with girls, boys and youth with

disabilities and the SDGs.

The conference will be held in Kathmandu, Nepal from the 6th

to the 8th of December 2016. There will also be a visit to Plan

International Nepal projects outside of Kathmandu which will

take place from 9th - 11th December 2016. This will be for a

limited number of participants given distance to the project

location(s) and the costs involved. More details will be

announced.

To ensure that the conference reinforces key organisational

commitments and processes, such as the emerging Global

Strategy, BIAAG 2.0 and the SDG Influencing Plan, key cross-

cutting areas will be covered. The conference will be shaped by

the three priority focus areas outlined in Plan International’s

Tackling Exclusion Framework; (1) Inclusive Programmes; (2)

Influencing and Communications, and (3) Inclusive

Workplaces.

The conference will place particular emphasis on good

practices that support girls, boys and youth with disabilities

exercise their right to education.

The conference is aimed principally at Plan International

programme staff at both management and programme level who

are keen to learn more about disability inclusion, or have a

(potential) remit for disability, education work or gender equality.

It is relevant for gender equality staff; education staff; staff

implementing disability projects (both mainstream and targeted)

and also for local partners of Plan International. It is expected

that approximately 75% of participants will be Plan International

staff, with the remainder being external partners. Plan

International is very keen for current and future potential

partners to attend the global conference, particularly people with

disabilities, DPO partners and technical partners who can share

examples of good practice on inclusive education.

The official language of the conference is English, yet

simultaneous translation will be provided, as needed.

Those interested in attending the conference are

encouraged to cover their costs. A number of

bursaries are available for representatives of Plan

Offices and organisations that submit high quality

submission papers. Decisions on allocation of

bursaries will be made after submissions are

selected.

Plan International

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About Plan International

Plan International is an independent global child rights organisation committed to supporting vulnerable and marginalised children and their

communities to be free from poverty. By actively connecting committed people with powerful ideas, we work together to make positive, deep-

rooted and lasting changes in children and young people’s lives. For over 75 years, we have supported girls and boys and their communities

around the world to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to claim their rights, free themselves from poverty and live positive

fulfilling lives.