JANNET is a network of civil society organizations working on disability-related international cooperation, established in 1993. Organizations striving to improve the lives of persons with disabilities, mainly in the Asia-Pacific region, come together in it.
According to its website, there are said to be about 650 million persons with disabilities in the Asia-Pacific region, and many face limits on participation in education, employment and other activities. With the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the SDGs in view, JANNET supports activities carried out as equal partners with people in each country.
Its main activities are holding training and study sessions, sharing information by newsletter and social media, exchanging with international organizations abroad, making policy proposals, and supporting members' activities. As of September 2026 it has 21 regular member organizations, 1 supporting member organization and 19 individual members. A commemorative publication for its 30th anniversary is also available.
Key points
- A network where Japanese NGOs working on disability and international cooperation come together
- Supports members through training sessions, information sharing and policy advocacy
- Publishes a 30th anniversary commemorative publication and reports on events such as the "Torinokosanai Cafe"
Why this organization's work stands out
By pooling the strengths of individual NGOs through shared learning, outreach and advocacy, it offers a place to consider issues facing persons with disabilities from a broad perspective.
Organizations working on other themes, such as health, human rights, peacebuilding and environmental conservation, can also join as members, so the door is open to cooperation across fields.
Editor's comment
It was impressive to see the phrase "leave no one behind" being turned into reality through the power of a network.
Reports, the commemorative publication and event information are available on the official website. Please take a look.