Road to Inclusion

Gagan Chhabra
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The Atlas Alliance works for the fulfillment of the human rights of persons with disabilities in poor countries and for the improvement of their living conditions.

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  1. 13.02.2022

    Episode 11 - Global Disability Youth Summit: We are agents of change

    Kamil Goungor is a youth with disability living in Greece. He co-founded I-living, the first and only Independent Living organization in Greece, which he now chairs. In today`s episode, Kamil and Gagan talk about: Kamil`s expectations and excitement for the Global Disability Youth Summit, and how this summit can be a gamechanger for youth engagement and youth empowerment. The barriers encountered by youth with disabilities globally and the institutional facilitators helping youth with disabilities to overcome them. Kamil`s experience as a journalist and shift towards the Independent Living and disability rights movement. His passion for volunteering, even if it`s a Lady Gaga’s concert. Strengthening of organizations of youth with disabilities, appreciating diversity and channelizing privilege to become inclusive agents of change.

    51 Min.

  2. 10.02.2022

    Episode 10 – Global Disability Summit: A conversation with Sara Minkara

    Sara Minkara is Special Advisor for the Office of International Disability Rights, U.S. Department of State, in President Biden`s administration. She is an internationally recognized champion for leadership, individual empowerment, disability rights, inclusion, and social enterprise. In today`s episode, Sara and Gagan discuss: Saras rich biography and life experiences and work profile. Saras understanding of the Building Back Better agenda (BBB), and the priorities of President Biden`s administration to promote and streamline disability in all the facets. Expectations for the Global Disability Summit 2022 and bringing forward the value-based narrative on disability. Means to change the narrative on disability rights, combat ableism and overcome inspiration porn. Gagan and Saras share their mutual adulation for Judith Heumann, the former Special Advisor on International Disability Rights for President Obama`s administration.

    38 Min.

  3. 09.02.2022

    Episode 9 – Global Disability Summit: The Ghanian perspective

    Jennifer Lartey (56) is a Ghanaian lawyer and diplomat. In 2019, she became Ghana's first Ambassador Plenipotentiary and Extraordinary to the Kingdom of Norway. The government of Ghana is co-hosting the Global Disability 2022 together with the International Development Alliance (IDA) and the government of Norway. In this episode, Jennifer and Gagan discuss: The relationship between the government of Ghana and the government of Norway concerning the protection of human rights, optimal utilization of natural resources, and the promotion of persons with disabilities. The Global Disability Summit 2022 and building North-South partnerships to combat common challenges concerning disability inclusion. Challenges linked to the implementation of inclusive education and the means to circumscribe them. Discrimination and cultural stereotypes that prevent inclusion of persons with disabilities in society. Love, empathy and humanity as a driving force to bring about inclusive change.

    44 Min.

  4. 08.02.2022

    Episode 8: Global Disability Summit: Leaving no one behind

    Rosangela Berman-Bieler is Global Lead on disability in UNICEF and she has been instrumental in influencing the international disability rights movement for decades. In today`s episode, Rosangela and Gagan discuss: Features of Rosangela’s biography from Brazil and her long and illustrious carrier working for disability rights across Americas. Her thoughts about the UN disability inclusion strategy and the cultural change taking place in the UN system concerning the inclusion and empowerment of persons with disabilities. Expectations for the Global Disability Summit 2022 and the ways in which the summit could become a catalyst to realist the rights of 240 million children with disabilities. Rosangela`s thoughts about the Norway - UNICEF framework agreement on development cooperation and her passion for data driven disability advocacy work. Her enthusiasm and support for the Youth Summit and desire to diversify the voices of youth with disabilities by engaging youth from the global South.

    56 Min.

  5. 06.02.2022

    Episode 1 - GDS as a gamechanger with Dag-Inge Ulstein

    The first guest is Member of Parliament and former Minister of Development Dag-Inge Ulstein from the Christian Democratic Party. Through an open, free flowing and inclusive dialogue, we discuss themes such as: - Diversity and disability inclusion within the international development sector in Norway and beyond. - The Global Disability Summit, which will be held in Oslo 2022, and how it can be a gamechanger. You will also get some music advice from Ulstein.

    54 Min.

  6. 06.02.2022

    Episode 2 - Representation matters with Per Inge Bjerknes

    Free flowing and inclusive dialogue with Per Inge Bjerknes, secretary general at The Norwegian Association of the Blind and Partially sighted. Both Per Inge and his brother are blind, but they are totally different. Blind and partially sighted are as diverse as everybody else. In today`s episode, we discuss themes such as Representation matters in line with the principle of Nothing about us without us Building a disability movement that is diverse and inclusive Intersectionality of the disability experience and daring to be who you are The menace of electric scooters in Oslo and what to do about them. A podcast to celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities – together!

    55 Min.

  7. 06.02.2022

    Episode 3 - Disability rights are human rights with Mette Müller Kristensen

    Today’s guest is Mette Müller Kristensen, International Director of Disabled Peoples Organizations Denmark (DPOD). Mette and Gagan talk about themes such as: The state of disability mainstreaming in Denmark and disability inclusion within the Danish international development sector What the GDS means for the disability organizations and the international development sector in Denmark Means to realize the Sustainable Development Goals and the “Leave no one behind” agenda, and ways to include the underrepresented and vulnerable within the disability community.

    1 Std.

  8. 06.02.2022

    Episode 4 - Global Disability Summit: An opportunity to realize education for all with Nora Ingdal

    Guest: Nora Ingdal from Save the Children. In this episode we discuss: - the need to have children and youth with disabilities included in the education system - Ways in which Save the Children could support the Global Disability Summit in general and the Global Disability Summit for youth with disabilities in particular. - Vulnerability of children and youth with disabilities and the necessity to facilitate them to accentuate their authentic voices. Only the children and youth with disabilities could articulate their concerns and their expectations with regards to their education. The children and youth with disabilities are not only the future - they are also the present.

    55 Min.

  9. 06.02.2022

    Episode 5: Global Disability Summit: an opportunity for global solidarity in action with Vladimir Cuk.

    Vladimir Cuk is the Executive Director of the International Disability Alliance (IDA). In today’s episode, Vladimir and Gagan talk about: The rights advocacy work of the International Disability Alliance and its partnerships around the globe. The reasons that led to the Global Disability Summit in London 2018. The expectations for the upcoming GDS and the ways in which it can change the global narrative on disability inclusion, foster partnerships across diverse organizations, and mobilize resources to promote disability inclusion across the Global South. Vladimir’s passion to bring the disability rights movement closer to the climate justice conversation. Vladimir’s connection with the Disney characters Raya and Tuk Tuk.

    48 Min.

  10. 06.02.2022

    Episode 6: Global Disability Summit capacity development & strengthening of OPDs in the Global South

    Today’s guest is Dominic Haslam, Chairperson of The International Disability Development Consortium (IDDC) and Director of Policy and Programme Strategy at Sightsavers. Dom and Gagan discuss: A power shift taking place in the context of disability inclusion The evolving role of allies and the growing influence of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities The need for capacity bridging and capacity strengthening of OPDs in the Global South Reflections about the GDS 2018 and the lessons drawn with regards to balancing the domestic priorities along with int dev commitments Expectations for the Global disability Summit 2022 and the focus on capacity strengthening of OPDs Resource and power inequities existing across Global North and Global South Doms rediscovered passion in the times of pandemic

    1 Std. 3 Min.

  11. 06.02.2022

    Episode 7: Global Disability Summit: Gender equality and gender mainstreaming with Gro Lindstad

    Gro Lindstad is the Executive Director of Forum for Kvinner og Utviklingspørsmål (FOKUS), and a prominent Norwegian feminist who has worked on issues of gender equality and women’s empowerment for decades. In today’s episode, Gro and Gagan talk about: - Gro`s wide-ranging experience spanning the government, multilateral agencies and civil society organizations her insights on identity and intersectionality. -Gro`s expectations for the Global Disability Summit 2022. - Her focus on building partnerships, implementing pre-existing commitments, and being action oriented to achieve gender inclusion and gender mainstreaming. - Her perspective on combating multiple forms of discrimination encountered by women and girls with disabilities. - Gro`s passion and hobbies beyond work.

    40 Min.
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The Atlas Alliance works for the fulfillment of the human rights of persons with disabilities in poor countries and for the improvement of their living conditions.

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    Gagan Chhabra
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    2022
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