Head of Advocacy CBM UK. Was mission worker in Mozambique and Uganda; Board member Tutela Africa.
England, United Kingdom
Joined October 2011
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Grateful to @GerardH07 of @FCDOGovUK for his contribution to @CBMuk and @cbm_ireland event @COP29_AZ & clear indication UK commitment to disability inclusive approaches being embedded in climate policies, programmes & responses and support for a disability constituency @UNFCCC
Great to be with @cbm_ireland colleague @MahbubKabirCBM as he speaks at @COP29_AZ side event with @CBMuk @CANEurope and @IDA_CRPD_Forum on designing and financing inclusive nationally determined contributions, that seek climate justice for all #DisabilityRights in #ClimateAction
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#GlobalActionDay at @COP29_AZ , we call on all civil society organizations, constituencies, and member states to unite in urging the @UNFCCC to reconsider the establishment of a dedicated #DisabilityConstituency.
People with disabilities represent a significant and often underrepresented voice in the climate discourse, facing unique challenges and vulnerabilities as we confront the impacts of climate change.
It is imperative that we ensure their active participation in decision-making processes, recognizing our insights and experiences as vital to achieving equitable solutions.
We need you to stand together to amplify this crucial demand, advocating for an inclusive approach that leaves no one behind in the fight for climate justice.
This is the time and we have to act now. @UN @ONUinfo
@IDA_CRPD_Forum @iddcconsortium @UNYouthAffairs @RIADISorg @MASE_IT @Y4Cofficial @john_medalen @climate_caj @Connect4Climate @SpecialGN_UN @UNDP @UNDP_RomeCentre @UNDP4Youth @felipepaullier @ItalyMFA @ReadLyte @worldgreendlp @ali_bakdur @Mulunda_JC @KivuyoLaurel @OlumideIDOWU @EmmanuelGanse @enable_rdc @Inklusionsling @Ulkoministerio @fidele_kitsa @Evebazaiba @Minpvh_apvRDC @Racheamani @animuathiei @KofiAnnanFdn
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The #Disability movement is meeting daily at #COP29, advocating for #DisabilityInclusion. We are calling the @UNFCCC to establish an official Disability Constituency, ensuring persons with disabilities have equal representation alongside major groups! shorturl.at/cF3Sh
ALT 15 representatives from the disability movement at COP
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There's still time to join the CBM UK team as Senior Evidence Officer!
Take a look at the recruitment pack to learn more about the role & the wonderful work you can help us achieve 👇
(Deadline: 18th November)
cbmuk.org.uk/work-with-us/se…
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Take a look at this new campaign, launched today by @Age_Int, signed by our CEO @KirstySmithCBM
The creation of an international legal framework would protect older people everywhere. Add your name and urge the UK Government to act 👇
#InternationalDayOfOlderPersons
Together with 35+ civil society leaders, we've published an open letter asking the Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, to support a UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons.
Read the letter: bit.ly/3ZEDTEE
Add your name: bit.ly/3znM65K
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At #NNN2024 we’re excited to present a new film featuring Amina, a woman affected by Lymphatic Filariasis. Amina is a participant in CiSKuLA, our holistic NTD project in Nigeria with partner @Hands_Nigeria, who produced the film 👇
@NTD_NGOs @NTDnigeria
youtube.com/watch?v=yj6z6XpV…
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Joining colleagues from @CBM_Global, @WorldBank and @UNICEF, we've taken part in this important milestone towards next year's Global Disability Summit, which will be a key moment for the world's #inclusiveeducation community to call for faster progress.
We’re at the @Hughes_Hall, University of Cambridge (@Cambridge_Uni), where stakeholders are meeting over 2 days to assess progress on #InclusiveEducation.
Our goal:
✅ Re-energize existing commitments
✅ Encourage new actors to invest in disability-inclusive education.
#GDS2025
ALT Members of the organising team smiling as they pose for a picture outside the Hall.
ALT Picture of the Hall facade, with a board announcing the event information
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What if partners contracted UK NGOs to deliver specific services and could choose which UK NGOs can add real value and expertise? New blog from @m_hanning @CBMuk and Rosemary Gathara @BasicNeeds_KE bit.ly/4dYEJAH
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It is truly a privilege to be part of this formative event in Nairobi – @ADFSecretariat first ever OPD-led regional conference in Africa. Proud to be working in partnership @CBM_Global
It's a house full at the first ever OPD-led regional conference in Africa with over 150 participants in Nairobi 🇰🇪!
The 4-day conference is hosted by @ADFSecretariat in collaboration with IDA and @Sightsavers and supported by @CBM_Global and @lftwworldwide.
#VoicesOfAfrica
ALT A conference hall full with participants.
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"Very often, persons with disabilities & OPDs are left out at even the most basic level of participatory processes" @David_CBMGlobal speaking at #COSP17
ALT David Bainbridge, giving his speech at the UN Conference of State Parties in New York.
Watch @David_CBMGlobal ED @CBM_Global present general debate statement at the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (#COSP17) at the UN HQ in New York. webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1t/k1… (at 39:50)
And you can read his full message here: cbm-global.org/news/cbm-glob… @CBMuk @Mary_C_Keogh @ConorCo @MahbubKabirCBM @KirstySmithCBM @UrsulaMGrant
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📢Busy day at #COSP17 today!
IDDC Chair @Mary_C_Keogh inputted into the General Debate in the General Assembly Hall. IDDC took this opportunity to raise critical issues during the debate. Check the trail below to get a glimpse at our recommendations to the #CRPD Member States
ALT Mary Keogh is speaking on behalf of IDDC at the General Debate in the General Assembly Hall. She is featured on two screens in the background.
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David Bainbridge, Executive Director of CBM Global, presented our general debate statement today at the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at the United Nations in New York.
Read his full statement: cbm-global.org/news/cbm-glob…
"Wide and collaborative partnership approaches helps to better ensure disability inclusive climate policy and data gaps at international and national levels are properly addressed" @David_CBMGlobal of @CBM_Global speaking @UN #CoSP17 side event today #DisabilityInclusion #Data
"Partnership with OPDs, INGOs, alliances, community grassroots networks and other stakeholders, will best influence long term systemic change – including the need for disability inclusive climate action" @David_CBMGlobal from @CBM_Global speaking at #CoSP17 #LeaveNoOneBehind
Good to be underway at UN with @CBM_Global, hearing Diana Dalton @FCDOInclusive restate commitments made in @GOVUK #DisabilityInclusion and #Rights Strategy and or climate finance and programmes to be disability inclusive, reach the most marginalised and ensure no one left behind
Reminder: Don’t miss this #disabilityinclusion and #climate #finance discussion today. 10 am EST (3pm BST) at #CoSP17 Conference Room 12, UN Plaza, New York📺Online: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1l/k1… @CBM_Global @David_CBMGlobal @FCDOInclusive @Mary_C_Keogh @GDIHub @annalandre
