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Webinar: Disabled People in Humanitarian Crises

 

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Webinar: Disabled People in Humanitarian Crises

December 12 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

In recognition of International Day of Human Rights, join us for an important webinar on disabled people in humanitarian crises.

Text reads "In recognition of International Day of Human Rights - Disabled People in Humanitarian Crises Webinar. Access Living, co-hosted by The Center for Independent Living, is excited to facilitate a panel discussion to hear a variety of perspectives about disabled people in humanitarian crises. ASL, CART, and Spanish Translation will be provided." Below are four headshots of the panelists along with their names. From left to right: "Emina Cerimovic, Associate Director in Disability Rights Division at Human Rights Watch. Sara Minkara, Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Bureaus of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, Nujeen Mustafa, Kurdish Syrian refugee and activist with cerebral palsy, and Alradi Abdalla, Inclusive Humanitarian Action & Disaster Risk Reduction Advisor at the International Disability Alliance." At the bottom, more text reads, "Thursday, December 12, 10AM (CST), Zoom Webinar. Registration is required to attend."

We will be joined by four panelists who have advocated for or experienced international humanitarian aid in conflict zones. The discussion will be central to ways in which disabled people are impacted during humanitarian crises.

This webinar will be externally shared, as we will be inviting other organizations and individuals to attend. ASL, CART, and Spanish will be provided.

Registration is required to attend. Please register here.