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Center for Inclusive Policy
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A policy, research, and training “think and do” tank building inclusive futures. We work in support of human rights for people with disabilities.
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We were glad to take part in the Hernán Santa Cruz 2025 Dialogue Series on the Human Rights Economy, organized by OHCHR.

Maria Ní Fhlatharta joined the session on Care and Support Systems to discuss how these systems can advance gender equality and disability inclusion.

Watch here: bit.ly/47TsPGi
A quote graphic featuring Maria Ní Fhlatharta, Deputy Director at the Center for Inclusive Policy (CIP). The quote reads: “A false narrative has been established, as if persons with disabilities were passive recipients of care. All human beings require care and support at some point in their lives. No one is an island.”
November 12, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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The @corteidh.bsky.social issued Advisory Opinion No. 31: a historic recognition of care as a human right.

We joined the Disability Rights Fund webinar to reflect on what it says and what’s missing for persons with disabilities.

See our new Q&A report: www.disabilityrightsfund.org/2025/10/20/c...
Cover of a new report titled “Advisory Opinion No. 31 of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights: Key Q&A on the Right to Care and Persons with Disabilities,” co-published by CIP and partner organizations.
November 3, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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“Social protection should support participation. You don’t get it because you can’t work, you get it so you can.”

Daniel Mont (CIP) in The Disability Squeeze by @zacharyamorris.bsky.social explores the real costs of disability and how inclusive policies can help.

Here: bit.ly/3X52r7j
Graphic promoting a podcast by the Center for Inclusive Policy titled “What can governments do to address the disability squeeze?”. The design includes the CIP logo at the top and an audio wave icon. Below the title, there are photos of two speakers: on the left, Zack Morris, Associate Professor at Stony Brook University, and on the right, Dan Mont, CEO of the Center for Inclusive Policy. A light blue banner at the bottom reads “The Disability Squeeze – Episode 4.”
October 31, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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Shedding light on overlooked issues in care research

We joined the #VoicesOfCare podcast series by the Global Alliance for Care for the International Day of Care and Support.

Experts explore how care intersects with disability, health, and macroeconomics.

Tune in: open.spotify.com/episode/5Jom...
Podcast flyer titled “Shedding light on overlooked issues in care research”, coordinated by the Center for Inclusive Policy (CIP) for the Alianza Global por los Cuidados's 2025 "Voices of Care" podcast series, launched for the International Day of Care and Support. The image shows the logos of both organizations at the top corners and the International Day of Care and Support logo at the center. Below, the title is accompanied by portraits of three speakers: Monica Pinilla-Roncacio from the Center for Inclusive Policy, Jessica Backman-Levy from the Iris Group, and María Sagrario Floro, Professor Emerita of Economics at American University. A blue banner at the bottom reads “Voices of Care – NEW EPISODE.”
October 29, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF CARE AND SUPPORT!

We highlight how deeply the care and disability agendas overlap: women and girls provide most unpaid care, support needs often remain unmet, and people with disabilities are caregivers too. Care is never a standalone issue.

Read our brief: bit.ly/42Yr5Ks
Maria Ni Fhlatharta, Deputy Director at the Center for Inclusive Policy, and Maria Pereira, Senior Research Associate, stand smiling while holding CIP’s policy briefs. Behind them are a CIP banner and the Mexican flag in a display case.
October 29, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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Say hello to Wilson Kamau, one of our 2025–2026 CIP Fellows.

From Kenya, he’s studying how enumerator practices affect disability data collection in national censuses.

His goal is to strengthen data systems so that statistics truly represent the diversity of persons with disabilities.
Portrait of Wilson Kamau Nyawira, 2025–2026 CIP Fellow. On the left side, a quote in black text reads: “This is a unique opportunity to grow as a researcher, learn from outstanding mentors, and build lasting professional connections that will continue to inspire and guide me beyond the program.”
October 27, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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This is Umesh, one of our 2025–2026 CIP Fellows.

From Nepal, he’s analyzing disability inclusion in climate change frameworks to develop actionable policy recommendations.

A climate justice advocate, Umesh works to ensure environmental action and disability inclusion move forward together.
Portrait of Umesh Balal Magar, 2025–2026 CIP. On the left, a quote in black text reads: “What excites me most is the chance to transform analysis into action, working directly with communities to identify the gaps in our climate frameworks and build a truly inclusive, resilient future for Nepal.”
October 27, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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Meet Ana, one of our 2025–2026 CIP Fellows.

From Georgia, she’s exploring how independent living systems shape access to higher education for students with disabilities.

Her research will lead to policy recommendations to foster a more coordinated support structure for students with disabilities.
Portrait of Ana Sikhashvili, 2025–2026 CIP Fellow, standing at a microphone and speaking. On the left, a quote in black text reads: “My time as a student taught me that true education isn't just about accessible lectures. It's about life, networks, and independence. I'm excited to research how Georgia's independent living systems are the missing link to a truly inclusive higher education experience for all disabled students.”
October 27, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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Building inclusive societies means ensuring that persons with disabilities are visible across all systems, from care to education and employment.

We joined a dialogue organized by Documenta to discuss how inclusive support systems can promote autonomy and community life.
Graphic featuring a quote by Monica Pinilla Roncancio, Senior Associate at the Center for Inclusive Policy. The text reads: “People with disabilities must be at the center of the creation of support systems, and these systems must be articulated with other systems.”
October 27, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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We’re proud to have contributed to a new World Bank report on how care and disability intersect, and why linking them is key for rights and inclusion.

CIP joined the launch to share findings.

Read "The Care Economy and Disability Inclusion in Low- and Middle-Income Countries”: bit.ly/3WLr5d4
Quote graphic from the Center for Inclusive Policy featuring María Pereira, Senior Associate at CIP. The text reads: ‘Because persons with disabilities both give and receive care, it is incredibly important to consider disability inclusion within care policies.’
October 22, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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Our CEO Daniel Mont was tasked with some crafting at a family event - and we love what he came up with so much that we are requesting he make more!

Image description T-shirt with a colourful drawing reading CIP - Toward an Inclusive World with a picture of a globe.
Our CEO Daniel Mont was tasked with some crafting at a family event - and we love what he came up with so much that we are requesting he make more! Image description T-shirt with a colourful drawing reading CIP - Toward an Inclusive World with a picture of a globe.
August 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM