International and

Local Government
Agencies
International
Government
Agencies
United Nations Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
• - UNESCO promotes inclusive education
as a fundamental human right and works
with governments and other stakeholders
to ensure that all learners have access to
quality education.
 UN/UNESCO VISON

Inclusive education is a child's right, not a privilege.

Inclusion promotes quality and equitable education
for all, without exclusion, including those who may
be potentially marginalized by learning need or social
position.
 United Nations Children's Fund
(UNICEF)
• - UNICEF supports inclusive education
by advocating for the rights of all
children to access education, including
those with disabilities and other
marginalized groups.
 Mobility International USA

• The mission of Mobility International USA (MIUSA) is to

empower people with disabilities around the world to achieve
their human rights through international exchange and
international development. MIUSA works in four main areas to
provide international programs and services including: the
National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange, International
Development and Disability, MIUSA International Exchange
Programs and Women, Disability and Development.
 Inclusion International (II)

• Inclusion International is a global federation of family-based

organizations advocating for the human rights of people with
intellectual disabilities and their families worldwide. The contents
of the site are available in English, Spanish, and French. II and its
members focus on the rights of people with disabilities and their
families, inclusive education, poverty reduction, self-advocacy, and
much more.
 World Bank

• - The World Bank supports inclusive education

through its education programs and projects,
providing funding and technical assistance to
help countries improve their education systems
to be more inclusive.
 United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP)
• - UNDP works with governments to
promote inclusive education as part of its
broader efforts to achieve sustainable
development and reduce inequalities.
 European Agency for Special Needs
and Inclusive Education
• - This agency provides support to European Union
member states in developing inclusive education
policies and practices, and promotes collaboration
and exchange of knowledge and expertise in the
field of inclusive education.
 International Labour Organization
(ILO)
• - ILO promotes inclusive education as
part of its efforts to ensure decent work
for all, including people with disabilities,
and supports governments in developing
inclusive education policies and programs.
 Local
Government
Agencies
Department of Education (DepEd)

• - The DepEd is the primary government

agency responsible for education in the
Philippines. It oversees the implementation of
inclusive education policies and programs at
the national and local levels.
National Council on Disability Affairs
(NCDA)
• - The NCDA is the national government
agency mandated to formulate policies
and coordinate the activities of all
agencies concerning disability issues,
including inclusive education.
 NCDA VISION

“All persons with disabilities are able to

attain their fullest potential and to become
active contributors and participants in
nation-building”
 Local Government Units
(LGUs)
• - LGUs, such as city and municipal governments,
play a crucial role in implementing inclusive
education policies and programs at the local level.
They may have dedicated offices or departments
focused on education and social welfare that
support inclusive education initiatives.
 Department of Social Welfare and
Development (DSWD)
• - The DSWD is responsible for social
welfare programs, including those that
support children with disabilities and
other vulnerable groups in accessing
inclusive education.
 National Council for Children with
Disabilities (NCCD)
• - This council is tasked with promoting
the rights and welfare of children with
disabilities, including ensuring their access
to inclusive education.