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International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2011

UNESCO joins hands with Persons with Disabilities to observe International Day of Persons with Disabilities

3rd December is observed globally as International Day of Persons with Disabilities. UNESCO endorses the rights of disabled persons and particularly advocates learning opportunities for the disabled people in inclusive environments. The theme for this year was “Together for a better world for all including persons with disabilities in development”. This year, UNESCO in collaboration with other partners supported a number of events to highlight the spirit of rights of disabled persons in partnership CADD, UNICEF & NGOs working for disabled people particularly STEP, Islamabad & Milestone, Lahore. UNESCO organized following events in Pakistan.
 Seminar on Inclusive Education and CRPD
 Peace Walk in collaboration with STEP, Islamabad
 Peace Walk in collaboration with Milestone, Lahore
 Media Coverage


Youth for Peace, in collaboration with STEP, UNESCO, Telenor Pakistan, and Ministry of Social Welfare & Special Education, organized Peace Walk to observe "International Day of Persons with Disabilities".

National Consultation on Implementation of Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)

A National Consultation Seminar on Implementation of CRPD was held on 12th September, 2011 at Hotel Serena, Islamabad. The main topic of the seminar was “Inclusive Education/Literacy and barrier free
communication and information with special emphasis on Women with Disabilities”. This National Consultation was jointly organized by UNESCO Islamabad and the Special Talent Exchange Program (STEP), Islamabad. Dr. Kozue Kay Nagata, Director/Representative, UNESCO Islamabad made a welcome speech on the occasion. Syed Mustafain Kazmi, Director General, Directorate General of Special Education, Islamabad was the Chief Guest. A large number of participants including organizations working for Disabled Persons from all over the country participated.

Presentations were made on the following topics:

1. Gender Mainstreaming and Women with Disabilities by Ms. Abia Akram, Women Coordinator, DPI Asia Pacific
2. Inclusive Education by Mr. Niazullah Khan, Inclusive Education Expert, Avisenna Consultants, Islamabad
3. Literacy, Right to Education & Barrier-Free Communication and Information by Mr. Arshad Saeed Khan, Senior National Specialist (Education), UNESCO Islamabad

Later during the day, five groups were formed, which presented their groups work in the form of analysis of the sub-themes and summing up with recommendations for implementation of UNCRPD in Pakistan.

 Agenda of the Seminar
 Press Release
 Press Coverage