{"id":3690,"date":"2024-12-05T16:37:17","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T16:37:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pdon.org\/?p=3690"},"modified":"2025-06-18T16:37:41","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T16:37:41","slug":"nothing-about-us-without-us-commemoration-of-the-international-day-of-persons-with-disabilities-idpwd-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pdon.org\/?p=3690","title":{"rendered":"Nothing About Us Without Us: Commemoration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD) 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Garowe, Somalia \u2013 December 3, 2024<\/strong> \u2013 Over 120 leaders, activists, and artists gathered at Dream Point Hotel to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD)<\/strong>, celebrating the talents and rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs) under the theme: “Amplifying the Leadership of Persons with Disabilities for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organized by\u00a0Puntland Disability Organizations Network (PDON)<\/strong>\u00a0with the strategic partnership with Save the Children International (TOFI Framework)<\/strong>, and the United Nations Transition Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS)<\/strong>. The event showcased performances, exhibitions, and advocacy efforts to drive inclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highlights from the Event<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udfa4 Powerful Speeches & Advocacy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Ali Abdi (PDON Executive Director)<\/strong>\u00a0opened the event, calling for greater recognition of PWD leadership in society.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Ministry of Education officials<\/strong>\u00a0pledged stronger policies for\u00a0inclusive education<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Puntland Parliament representatives<\/strong>\u00a0committed to advancing disability rights legislation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Save the Children<\/strong>\u00a0reinforced support for\u00a0empowering children with disabilities<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83c\udfad Inspiring Performances<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Inclusive Dhanto Dance<\/strong>\u00a0by performers with hearing disabilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Poetry Recital<\/strong>\u00a0by a visually impaired child advocating for equality<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Drama Skit<\/strong>\u00a0on resilience and overcoming societal barriers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      \ud83d\uddbc\ufe0f Exhibitions Showcasing Talent<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • a Books<\/strong>\u00a0authored by an author with visual impairment, proving creativity knows no limits<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Painting Arts by children with disabilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Cooking Demonstrations<\/strong>\u00a0by chefs with mobility disabilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation<\/strong>\u00a0displays promoting independence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        \u26bd Inclusive Sports for Unity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        • A\u00a0mixed-ability football match<\/strong>\u00a0brought together players with and without disabilities, proving sports can break barriers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Why This Matters<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          \u2705\u00a0Visibility for PWD Leadership<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The event amplified voices often sidelined in policymaking.
          \u2705\u00a0Cultural Shift<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Performances and exhibitions challenged stereotypes about disability.
          \u2705\u00a0Policy Commitments<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Government and NGO leaders pledged steps toward inclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          “Today isn\u2019t just a celebration\u2014it\u2019s a call to action. We must ensure persons with disabilities lead the change they deserve,”<\/em>\u00a0said\u00a0Dr Bisharo Abdinur, a disability rights advocate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          What\u2019s Next?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          \ud83d\udd39 Follow-up advocacy<\/strong> for inclusive education and employment policies
          \ud83d\udd39 More public events<\/strong> to normalize disability inclusion
          \ud83d\udd39 Stronger media partnerships<\/strong> to shift societal perceptions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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