Global Disability Summit
The Global Disability Summit (GDS) is a unique global mechanism that invests in bringing long-lasting change to all persons with disabilities
2024 & 2025 Disability Summits
Welcome to your go-to source for news, updates and resources from EDF on the 2025 Global Disability Summit and the 2024 European Regional Disability Summit on International Cooperation.
The Global Disability Summit aims to drive lasting change for persons with disabilities globally, while the European Regional Disability Summit focuses on regional and neighbouring countries challenges.
Stay informed and engaged with policy agendas leading up to the Global Disability Summit (GDS) by participating in our OPD consultation meetings, utilizing our toolkit and survey, and subscribing to our Global Action newsletter.
Together we can pave the way for inclusive international cooperation and humanitarian action.
Global and European Regional Disability Summits
European Disability Summit
Following the model of the Global Disability Summit 2022, the co-hosts of GDS2025 have recommended the organisation of regional pre-summits.
OPD Engagement Opportunities and Resources
Toolkit
Check out our toolkit designed for OPDs to better support engagement and advocacy ahead of the Global Disability Summit in 2025 and the Europe Regional Summit in 2024
Survey
In preparation of the Summits, EDF will collect input on international cooperation from OPDs based in Europe and Central Asia.
Consultations
In anticipation of the Summits, EDF is hosting a series of dynamic online workshops with the overarching goal of supporting OPDs to share their priorities. Upcoming Workshops”