Qatar participates in regional conference ahead of Global Disability Summit

Amman: The State of Qatar, represented by a delegation from the Ministry of Social Development and Family, participated in the regional preparatory co...

Amman: The State of Qatar, represented by a delegation from the Ministry of Social Development and Family, participated in the regional preparatory conference for the 2025 Global Disability Summit.

The event was held in Amman, Jordan, and attended by ministers, officials, representatives of international organizations, relevant government agencies, civil society institutions, academics, experts, and activists concerned with the rights of persons with disabilities.

The conference aimed to exchange experiences and practices to improve the lives of persons with disabilities across all aspects of life and to support the formulation of effective and impactful commitments ahead of the Global Disability Summit, which will take place in Berlin next year. The summit is co-organized by Jordan, Germany, and the International Disability Alliance to promote advocacy and implementation of these commitments.

Held over two days, the conference featured multiple discussion sessions addressing key issues related to the rights of persons with disabilities, with the goal of presenting concrete commitments at the upcoming summit.