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Inclusion International (International League of Societies for Persons with Mental Handicaps)

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Areas of expertise & Fields of activity:	Economic and Social: Children Citizenship and Governance Development Disabled Persons Education Extreme poverty Family Human Rights International Law Least Developed Countries Minority Rights Population Social Development Sustainable Development Volunteerism Women
Geographic scope:	International
Mission statement:	Inclusion International (II) is a global federation of organizations of people with intellectual disabilities and families advocating for the human rights of people with intellectual disabilities worldwide. II represents over 200 member federations in 115 countries throughout five regions Middle East and North Africa, Europe, Africa and the Indian Ocean, the Americas, and Asia Pacific. II has acted as a vehicle for the voices of people with disabilities and their families to be heard for over 40 years. The inclusion of people with disabilities into their communities, as valued neighbours and citizens, is a priority for Inclusion International and its membership.
Year established:	1960
Year of registration:	1975
Number and type of members:	over 200 member federations in 115 countries. Members are organisations of people with intellectual disabilities, family-based organisations, cross-disability organisations and organisations working with and for people with intellectual disabilities, as well as individual members
Affiliation with NGO networks:	International Disability and Development Consortium (IDDC)
Funding structure:	Membership fees or dues Fees for providing consulting or research services Funds from other Non-Governmental Organizations Foreign and international grants

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