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RI Newsletter April 2025

6 May 2025

Dear Members of Rehabilitation International,

Friends and Partners of Rehabilitation International,

And All Interested Readers,

Welcome to the April 2025 edition of the Rehabilitation International Newsletter.

This issue features key highlights:

  • Inside RI: RI President’s speech and updates from the Executive Committee meeting in Berlin (March 31 – April 1, 2025).
  • RI Activities: RI’s continued commitment at the Global Disability Summit.
  • External Insight: The Amman-Berlin Declaration and a report on the UN Human Rights Council side event hosted by the UAE, focused on disability rights, technology, and AI.
  • RI Regions: Updates from Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination (ZHO) and RI Finland.
  • Science Corner: A global study reveals major mental health data gaps—especially affecting children and low-income countries.

We welcome your contributions—your voices strengthen our shared mission.

Thank you to all contributors and readers for your continued support. Together, we move closer to a more inclusive world.

Warm regards,

Hannover, April 2025

RI President & RI Media

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