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CRPD 20th Anniversary Celebration Toolkit for Self-Advocacy Groups
Toolkit
In 2026, the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) turns 20.
Inclusion International and our member in Spain, Plena Inclusion, are celebrating with self-advocates around the world through our joint self-advocacy project, Plena International.
The celebration ends with an online event on 3 December 2026, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
The Toolkit
This toolkit helps self-advocacy groups plan and run a local event to celebrate the CRPD in their community.
The event does not need to be big. It could be a coffee morning, a group meeting, a short talk or an open day.
The toolkit includes:
- Ideas for events and what to do at them
- A suggested agenda and discussion questions
- A planning checklist
- Guidance on sharing photos, videos and messages from your event
- A permission form, and poster and leaflet templates
- Guidance on sharing photos, videos and messages from your event with Inclusion International
How to take part
- Hold a local event in October or November 2026.
- Send your photos, videos, messages and stories to Inclusion International by 30 November 2026.
- Join the online celebration on 3 December 2026, where messages from local events will be shared with a global audience.
Audience
This toolkit is for self-advocacy groups and the organisations that support them.
Self-advocates lead the ideas and planning for their event. Supporting organisations help with things like logistics, budget and communication.
If you have questions, contact Mark Mapemba, Self-advocate Coordinator, at mark@inclusion-international.org.
This toolkit is available in English, French, Spanish and Arabic.