approaches, His Royal Highness Prince Mired Raad Zeid Al-Hussein, Lord Chamberlain and President of the Higher Council for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and the German Ambassador Bertram von Moltke held a meeting today at the Council's headquarters. The meeting was attended by a group of ambassadors and representatives of diplomatic missions from several partner countries.
The meeting aimed to present and discuss the latest developments in the preparations for the Summit, which is being organised in partnership between the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Federal Republic of Germany, and the International Disability Alliance. The event is set to take place on 2-3 April 2025 in Berlin.
During the meeting, His Royal Highness underscored the importance of driving forward the development and submission of effective and implementable commitments. He emphasised the need to work with all partners and relevant stakeholders to ensure the fulfilment of these commitments and secure the necessary support from donors. His Royal Highness stressed that such commitments are a key factor in advancing the rights of persons with disabilities globally.
Furthermore, His Royal Highness highlighted Jordan’s experience in preparing for the Summit and mobilising efforts among various public and private institutions, encouraging them to make commitments that would improve the situation of persons with disabilities in all aspects of life. He also outlined mechanisms for consultation and follow-up with these entities to ensure the commitments made are both realistic and implementable. Additionally, he reiterated the importance of securing adequate support to shape and implement these commitments.
The Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Jordan, Bertram von Moltke, affirmed the significance of the Global Disability Summit, noting that it will address the rights of approximately 15% of the world's population. He praised Jordan’s leading role in the mainstreaming of persons with disabilities at the international level and expressed Germany’s pride in co-hosting this global event with Jordan.
In a related context, the meeting discussed ways to enhance the role of stakeholders in formulating and implementing commitments, given the impact this has on promoting the rights of persons with disabilities by ensuring broad participation in the process.
Additionally, the meeting reviewed the programme of the Global Disability Summit, key side events, and the main themes to be explored and highlighted. It also examined the major initiatives to be presented, such as the Inclusive and Resilient Cities Initiative. The discussion also touched upon the Summit’s role in showcasing and recognising countries’ achievements in advancing the rights of persons with disabilities through dedicated exhibition spaces.
Moreover, the meeting provided a brief overview of the Amman-Berlin Declaration and its key principles. The Declaration is expected to be formally adopted at the conclusion of the Summit, serving as a roadmap for the next phase of advancing disability rights and inclusion, and realise the objective to mobilise 15% of development corporation projects with relevance for the inclusion of the 15% global population with disabilities (15 for 15).