Disability Inclusion in Solomon Islands Politics and Elections

Please note that this is a hybrid event. For online attendance please sign up to obtain the Zoom link. Access link will be delivered via email upon registration.

One year on from the 2024 Solomon Islands Joint Elections and with the publication of the Solomon Islands National University-Australian National University 2024 Solomon Islands Elections Research Report, it is an opportune moment to think about what inclusive participation means in Solomon Islands politics and elections more broadly. Within the vibrant civil society space in Solomon Islands, there is important work being done on inclusive political processes. In particular, there was a strong NGO presence as election observers for the 2024 joint elections, including several groups with a focus on disability.

This seminar will reflect on disability inclusion in the 2024 joint elections and what more can be done to ensure the full participation of all citizens in the electoral process.

Speaker

Ellena Kelly is a disability advocate from Solomon Islands. She is currently working in the youth and disability inclusion space, and she was an observer in the 2024 Solomon Islands elections.