Peer-Support Group for Refugees with Disabilities

Peer-Support Group for Refugees with Disabilities

Establishing first ever Peer-Support group for Refugees with Disabilities by Special Talent Exchange Program. STEP marks a significant milestone in the journey towards inclusivity and empowerment for refugees with disabilities in Pakistan. In a collaborative effort, UNHCR Pakistan and the Special Talent Exchange Program (STEP) have successfully hosted a historic event, bringing together refugees with disabilities to establish the first-ever Peer-Support Group focusing on human rights and civil rights issues. A Historic Milestone The establishment of this Peer-Support Group is not just an event; it's a movement towards creating a more inclusive society where the voices of refugees with disabilities…

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Towards Inclusivity: National Conference on Women with Disabilities in Pakistan

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Towards Inclusivity: National Conference on Women with Disabilities in Pakistan

In a groundbreaking move towards inclusivity, the National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW), supported by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Special Talent Exchange Program (STEP), organized the first-ever national conference focused on women with disabilities in Pakistan. This significant event, aligned with The National Women’s Agenda 2024, underscores the necessity for all services and spaces to cater to the unique needs of women and girls with disabilities, with a particular emphasis on survivors of gender-based violence (GBV). Highlighting the Needs of Women and Girls with Disabilities The conference highlighted the urgent need for comprehensive and…

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