13/02/2026
The Disability Projects Initiative successfully concluded a transformative 2-Day Capacity Building Training on CRPD and SDGs Framework in Relation to Disability Inclusion. Supported by Disability Rights Fund
It was held on 12th – 13th February, 2026 at the Aminu Kano Centre for Democratic Research and Training (AKCDR&T), Mambayya House Auditorium Complex, Kano State.
The training brought together the DPI Team to strengthen institutional knowledge on disability rights, inclusive development, and global accountability frameworks. The sessions were expertly facilitated by Nafisa Ahmad Murtala, Farida Azira Abdulmalik and Barr. Nura Ahmad Muhammad
🔹 Day 1: Understanding Disability, CRPD and Rights-Based Inclusion
Day 1 established a strong conceptual and legal foundation for disability . Participants explored disability as an evolving concept shaped by the interaction between and societal barriers. The session examined the charity, medical, social, and human rights-based models of disability, emphasizing the shift toward a rights-based approach in advocacy and programming.
Discussions highlighted key barriers to inclusion—physical, attitudinal, institutional, and data gaps—and strategies for removing systemic obstacles to ensure equal participation.
An in-depth overview of the United Nations Convention on the of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) covered its background, principles, and state obligations, with emphasis on articles related to , education, employment, political participation, and humanitarian contexts.
The Nigerian context was also reviewed, focusing on the Discrimination Against Persons with (Prohibition) Act, existing institutional frameworks, policy-practice gaps, and DPI’s accountability role in monitoring implementation within Kano State.
🔹 Day 2: SDGs, Disability Mainstreaming and Practical Application
Day 2 focused on linking rights to global development frameworks and practical implementation. Participants examined the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly the “Leave No One Behind” principle and disability as a cross-cutting issue.
Key discussions explored CRPD–SDG linkages, (Climate Action), and the disproportionate impact of climate change on Persons with Disabilities. Practical strategies for disability-inclusive response were shared, including accessible early warning systems and community-based adaptation.
The session further addressed inclusive programming principles—meaningful participation, reasonable , inclusive design, and budgeting for inclusion—alongside monitoring and accountability mechanisms such as disability-disaggregated data, Washington Group Questions, inclusive M&E indicators, and donor reporting standards.
The training concluded with strategic discussions on , partnerships, government engagement, and DPI’s role in advancing disability-inclusive policy and development practice.
This training marks a significant step in DPI’s ongoing commitment to advancing disability , strengthening accountability mechanisms, and ensuring inclusive development across Kano State.
