Mohammed A. Loutfy, Ph.D.
Director of Advocacy and Capacity Building, G3ict
Mohammed Ali Loutfy, Ph.D., CPACC, is an international development professional specializing in the inclusion of persons with disabilities across global development programs. Since 2019, he has served as the Representative of Disabled People’s International (DPI) at the United Nations, where he co‑chairs the Stakeholder Group of Persons with Disabilities for the High‑Level Political Forum on the Sustainable Development Goals. Mohammed previously served as Executive Director of the Arab Forum for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, leading strategic planning, partnership development, and policy initiatives across the region.
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16 February 2026
In 2006, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), marking a historic turning point in global human rights. Twenty years later, the world stands at a moment of reflection and renewed commitment. Over these two decades, rapid technol... Read More
16 December 2025
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept—it is shaping our present. From education to employment, AI is transforming how societies function. For persons with disabilities, the real measure of progress is not simply technological sophistication, it is whether they are empowered ... Read More
26 June 2025
It was an honor to speak at the United Nations Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) this week. The focus of my presentation was a topic incredibly close to my heart and central to G3ict's mission: the United Nations Global Digital Compact (... Read More
Persons with Disabilities’ Leadership and Digital Inclusion: G3ict’s Position and Strategic Approach
18 February 2025
The recognition of persons with disabilities’ right to leadership reflects a central principle within the global disability community. For disability rights advocates, leadership entails ensuring that persons with disabilities are granted the opportunity to participate in dialogues and decision-maki... Read More
03 December 2024
Dr. Mohammed Ali Loutfy, Director for Capacity Building and Advocacy at G3ict, participated in the Second Preparatory Committee Session for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from December 3 to 6, 2024. As co-c... Read More
03 December 2024
On December 3, 2024, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) was celebrated at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, under the theme, “Amplifying the Leadership of Persons with Disabilities for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future.” This annual event honors the contributions ... Read More
26 September 2024
On September 22, 2024, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Global Digital Compact (GDC), an Annex to the Pact for the Future, following more than three years of negotiations among UN Member States Delegations with the input of civil society. The final official text and details of the imp... Read More