JOY UBONG

28/10/2024

The excitement is unmatched when advocacy yields positive results.
The footprint of His Excellency, The Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State (Pastor Umo Eno) towards inclusion is far notable and spontaneously contagious across leadership.

Last weekend, I had a dual capacity representation (Myself and the S.A on Disability Matters, Mrs. Nnene Bassey) in Ibibio Ibom LGA, where I witnessed the presentation of grant support for businesses of persons with disabilities, which would spur them to economic independence as they showcase ability in disabilities.

The Member Representing Ibibio Ibom LGA in the State House of Assembly, Hon. Moses Essien ( also Chairman of the House Committee on Health), provided this support amongst other great projects he had executed, which he thought to bring inclusion, having promised the same during an advocacy appeal.

His passion weighed in the appointment of a Personal Assistant on Disability Matters in Ibiono Ibom LGA, #50,000 to 2 persons with disabilities who showcased their products, presentation of mobility aid (wheelchairs) and a business grant of #1.7 Million of which his friends and colleagues supported.

This act of inclusion is highly applauded and calls for the attention of other House Members and relevant stakeholders, to see the need to create an enabler environment for persons with disabilities to strive through inclusive services and programs, laws, policies and frameworks to aid the actualization of equal opportunity.

Joy Ubong
Social Inclusion Advocate

13/09/2024

The impact of the youth in society should be fueled by sustainable initiatives and innovative programs to aid the actualization of a positive harvest and oriented leadership results.
Join me today as we expand on this conversation

29/07/2024

+1 and graceful
🥂 To a new chapter

09/07/2024

Social Inclusion is a must in Society if all groups of persons must be factored into the development programs thereof.
To this end, intentionality is premium in mainstreaming the concerns of all persons.
On this day, I represented the disability community and the Draft disability bill committee (as the Chairperson) set up by the Hon. Commissioner of Women Affairs and presented a position paper in the AKSHoA towards the holistic integration of international standards in line with the UNCRPD which Nigeria ratified in 2007
and the passage of the Disability Bill to end the discrimination of persons with disabilities and respect all inherent Rights.

06/07/2024

The importance of improving the regulatory environment for CSO operations was indeed a necessity and could not be overemphasized.
It was an insightful learning with great minds.

12/06/2024

Join me today by 4:30pm as I accelerate the conversation of inclusion and achievements in the concern of youth and children with disabilities in Nigeria,
In the Side event at the 17th session of the Conference of State Parties to the CRPD.

"Youths with disabilities have risen to the place of knowledge and are ready to showcase their leadership skills, involve them, and together we will co-create the inclusive society we seek"
Joy Ubong

EVENT 📢 Accelerating Children and Youth with DisabilitiesParticipation, Advocacy and Influence in the Commonwealth

Join us at this side event at the 17th session of the Conference of State Parties to the CRPD

Taking place 📆 Wednesday 12th June 2024 online via Zoom Webinar

TIME:
⏰ 11.30am to 12.45pm (New York)

⏰ 4:30pm to 5:45pm (London)

⏰ 9:00pm to 10:15pm (Delhi)

⏰ 6:30pm to 7:45pm (Nairobi)

⏰ 1:30am to 2:45am (Sydney)

It cannot be ignored that children and youth with disabilities are one of the most marginalised groups in the world and those who live in rural areas and indigenous communities are further disadvantaged

🌎 Across the global community, children and young people with disabilities face discrimination, exclusion, and underrepresentation.

🌍 Their voices often unheard and disregarded, their visibility limited, and they are systematically excluded from critical decision-making processes that shape their lives.

🌏 Youth with disabilities encounter formidable challenges, including a lack of support, investment, and acknowledgment in their pursuits of leadership, advocacy, and activism.

🌎 These obstacles undermine their autonomy and diminish their impact within the realms of disability rights and youth empowerment movements.

🌍The human rights of children and youth people with disabilities should not be denied or disregarded.

This side event will amplify the pivotal role of children and youth with disabilities in shaping a more disability rights inclusive future within the Commonwealth. It will highlight initiatives led by youth with disabilities, focused on enhancing rights, inclusion, advocacy, leadership, and capacity building and Call To Action. .

Register here 👇🏽

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_H7DhJYsvQpy6o0GlZW2Z2A #/registration

Closed captioning and International Sign Language will be available

The Commonwealth Commonwealth Youth Programme Hope and Homes for Children Minority Rights Group Include Me TOO

11/06/2024

If we don't take tomorrow now, then when will we lead?
Let's dive into this conversation
Date: Thursday 13th June 2024
Time: 5pm
Venue: Youth Alive Foundation page

Tune in this thursday 13th June 2024. It's happening on this page live by 5pm.