Egypt joins global adoption of Amman-Berlin Declaration on Disability Inclusion
CAIRO – 4 April 2025: Egypt has joined countries and international entities adopting the Amman-Berlin Declaration on Global Disability Inclusion, aimed at promoting the rights of persons with disabilities.
This declaration emerged from the Global Disability Summit 2025 held in Berlin, which saw the participation of over 3,000 global leaders.
Minister of Social Solidarity Maya Morsy led the Egyptian delegation at the summit, which concluded with more than 120 countries and international organizations endorsing the declaration.
The initiative includes an objective dubbed '15 percent for the 15 percent,' ensuring the allocation of at least 15% of international development programs to integrate persons with disabilities, who represent 15% of the global population according to the World Health Organization.
The second objective emphasizes the inclusion of persons with disabilities in international development programs to ensure equality and non-discrimination.
The declaration also aims to bolster the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) regarding international cooperation, emphasizing inclusive and sustainable development.
As part of its voluntary commitments, Egypt has pledged to advance the "Living Independently" initiative over the next three years, which aims to enhance the rights of persons with disabilities and fully integrate them into society.
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