Berlin is set to host the highly anticipated Global Disability Summit (GDS) 2025, bringing together world leaders, policymakers, activists, and organizations committed to disability inclusion. Among the key speakers at the event is Lois Auta, the Executive Director of Cedar Seed Foundation, a renowned advocate for disability rights and inclusion.
Auta will be speaking at a joint panel event organized by Inclusive Futures and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) alongside distinguished panelists, including Esther Mkamori, Johannes Trimmel, and Jose Viera. The discussion will center on a critical theme: “Closing the Gap – Six Principles to Achieve Inclusive Development.”
Scaling Up Inclusive Development: A Call to Action
As the world pushes toward achieving the ambitious goals of #GDS2025, this panel will explore how donors, governments, NGOs, and activists can adopt and scale up six key principles for inclusive development. These principles are designed to drive real change, ensuring that persons with disabilities are not only included in policies and programs but are also active participants in shaping a more equitable future.
Auta, a globally recognized disability rights advocate, has long championed inclusive policies that break down barriers and create equal opportunities. Her presence at GDS 2025 underscores the growing momentum towards a fully inclusive society, where no one is left behind.
“Together, we can close the gap and create a future where inclusion is not just an aspiration, but a reality,” Auta said ahead of the summit.
Event Details
Date & Time: April 2, 2025 | 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Location: Hall 4.2, Berlin
This session promises to be a powerful and solution-driven conversation, offering insights into how key stakeholders can implement effective, scalable, and sustainable inclusive development strategies.
Join the Global Movement for Inclusion
The Global Disability Summit 2025 is a landmark event that will shape the future of disability inclusion on a global scale. Stakeholders attending the summit are encouraged to engage in meaningful discussions, share best practices, and commit to concrete actions that foster inclusivity.
For more details about the panel discussion and other key events at the summit, visit:
Inclusive Futures – Global Disability Summit 2025
Check the full Global Disability Summit Agenda
Stay tuned for updates from Berlin as leaders, advocates, and policymakers unite to make disability inclusion a global priority!
