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Tonga has ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Tonga’s UN Ambassador, H.E. Mr. Viliami Vaʻinga Tōnē, deposited the instrument of ratification with the United Nations on 4 September. He said it was a milestone in Tonga’s commitment to advancing the…

Commonwealth Scholarships Committee (CSC) – Masters and PhDs CSC Applications open 8th September 2026 – close 20th October 2026, 16.00 BST. To be considered by Commonwealth Disabled People’s Forum (CDPF) you must apply in addition and separately to be considered…

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18 August 2026To: The Vice-Chancellor and Senior Leadership of the University of CambridgeCc: Relevant disability, equality, staff wellbeing and higher education bodies Dear Cambridge University The Commonwealth Disabled Peoples Forum (CDPF) extends its deepest condolences to the family,friends, colleagues and…

Symposium on Implementing Disability Rights Across the CommonwealthSt. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda5 November 2026 The Commonwealth Disabled People’s Forum, Commonwealth Secretariat and the Government of Antigua and Barbuda are organising a 1-day Symposium on Implementing Disability Rights across the Commonwealth,…

The Annual General Meeting was held on 19 March 2026, and addressed by Carla Qualtrough, former Minister in the Canadian Government. Full Minutes of the Annual General Meeting

To,The Executive Members and Member Organisations,Commonwealth Disabled People’s ForumSUB: Call for Contributions for CDPF Newsletter Greetings from the desk of the Communications Officer. I would like to invite contributions from across our network for inclusion in upcomingeditions of the CDPF…

Marking International Disabled People’s Day Additional documents Speakers Sarah Kamau, Chair  Welcome, Report Back COP Richard Rieser, Gen Sec Report DIAP and Plans for Antigua CHOGM and 2026. Sruti Mopsatrara  on work on Sustainable Development Goals Kerryann Ifill  on Process of…