Seminar on International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024

Khyber Medical University (KMU), in collaboration with Saaya Association, successfully organized a seminar on the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 4, 2024. The event, held under the theme “Amplifying the Leadership of Persons with Disabilities for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future,” aimed to promote awareness, advocacy, and inclusion for individuals with disabilities.

The seminar brought together stakeholders, including students, faculty, and representatives from various organizations working for persons with disabilities. Distinguished speakers emphasized the significance of empowering leadership within the disabled community to achieve a more inclusive and sustainable society.

Key highlights of the seminar included:

• Panel Discussions on the challenges and opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
• Inspirational Talks by leaders from the disabled community.
• Strategies to integrate inclusivity in education, healthcare, and employment sectors.

  Representatives from Saaya Association commended KMU for its efforts to advocate for inclusion and urged everyone to work collectively towards a society where individuals with disabilities can lead with dignity and confidence.

  The seminar concluded with a call to action to empower persons with disabilities, ensuring their active role in shaping a more equitable and sustainable future.

  An awareness walk by the participants followed the seminar, further promoting the importance of inclusivity and raising visibility for persons with disabilities. The walk symbolized solidarity and the shared commitment to creating a society that values the contributions of all individuals, regardless of ability.