ADF Chairperson Highlights Systemic Barriers toJustice at CSW70 Side Event New York, 10 March 2026 — ASEAN Disability Forum (ADF) Chairperson, Ms. Saowalak Thongkuay, spoke at the side event titled “Bridging Systemic Gaps: Advancing Justice for All Women and Girls”, organized by UN Women at the ECOSOC Chamber, United Nations Headquarters, as part of the […]

ADF Strengthens Regional Coordination for the Development of theASEAN Enabling Masterplan Post-2025 26 May 2026 – The ASEAN Disability Forum (ADF) convened an online meeting on the Mapping and Identification of ASEAN Enabling Masterplan (AEM) Post-2025 Focal Points in ASEAN Member States. The meeting brought together ADF Steering Committee members, the ADF Secretariat, and representatives […]

Building a Stronger ASEAN Together: ADF Embarks on a New Chapter Jakarta, 10 May 2026 – The atmosphere in the meeting room at Sheraton Grand Jakarta on 10 May 2026 was filled with both excitement and reflection. Representatives of organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) from across Southeast Asia gathered for the ASEAN Disability Forum […]

Women Deliver 2026 Amplifies the Leadership of Women withDisabilities in Advancing Gender Equality Melbourne, 30 April 2026 – From 27 to 30 April 2026, the global gender equality conference Women Deliver convened in Narrm (Melbourne), bringing together more than 6,500 advocates, policymakers, and activists from around the world. As one of the largest global gatherings […]

Weaving Resilience Amid Challenges:A Story from the 7th AADMER Partnership Conference Jakarta, 2 April 2026 – The atmosphere at the Grand Melia Hotel in Jakarta was filled with the spirit of collaboration. Delegates from across nations and organizations gathered for the 7th AADMER Partnership Conference, a forum that showcased ASEAN’s commitment to strengthening disaster resilience. […]

Secretary General of ADF Calls for Disability-InclusiveResponses to GBV at CSW70 Side Event New York, 12 March 2026 — ASEAN Disability Forum (ADF) Secretary General, Ms. Maulani A. Rotinsulu, spoke at the side event titled “No Woman, No Mother Left Behind: Disability Inclusive Responses to Gender-Based Violence”, organized by the Government of Lithuania during the […]

Engages UN Women in Initial Discussions onDisability-Inclusive Gender Equality New York, 10 March 2026 — ASEAN Disability Forum (ADF) held a bilateral meeting with UN Women in New York, bringing together ADF representatives Ms. Saowalak Thongkuay (Chairperson) and Ms. Maulani A. Rotinsulu (General Secretary), along with Dr. A.H. Monjurul Kabir, Senior UN System Coordination Adviser […]

ADF Joins GEDSI Roundtable to Ensure Disability Inclusionin ASEAN’s Green Industrial Transition Jakarta, 12 March 2026 – The transition to a greener economy should create opportunities for everyone, including persons with disabilities. This was the key message brought by the ASEAN Disability Forum (ADF) when it participated in the GEDSI Roundtable for the Clean Industrial […]

Building Bridges: ADF Joins Global Dialogue with Disability Organizations New York, 11 March 2026 — The ASEAN Disability Forum (ADF) participated in the session “Peer Dialogues and Exchanges by Organizations of Persons with Disabilities” organized by the International Disability Alliance (IDA) in New York. The activity took place on the sidelines of the Commission on […]

Bilateral Meeting with IDA to Strengthen Future Collaboration New York, 10 March 2026 — The ASEAN Disability Forum (ADF) held a bilateral meeting with the International Disability Alliance (IDA), represented by Mr. José Maria Viera, Executive Director of IDA, accompanied by Ms. Mirriam Mutindi Nthenge, Human Rights Adviser of IDA The meeting was attended by […]