Leadership Conference 2013
The “Leadership Conference of Persons with Disabilities on Community Based Inclusive Development (CBID)” was a three-day international event held in Islamabad, Pakistan, from November 20–22, 2013. Organized by the CBID Network Pakistan and the South Asian Disability Forum (SADF), the conference gathered over 100 delegates from 15 countries to promote […]
10th Annual National Conference
1. Legislative Progress and Implementation Gap Successes: The conference celebrated the passage of disability rights legislation in Sindh, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Islamabad, and Punjab. Challenges: Participants noted that despite having laws on paper, actual implementation remains weak due to a lack of departmental coordination and inadequate data. The Census: A major milestone was discussed […]
National Conference 2021
1. The Data Crisis in Pakistan Participants highlighted that the 2017 National Census failed to accurately count PWDs despite Supreme Court directives. The conference emphasized that without reliable data, the government and development partners cannot effectively address the needs of the disability sector. 2. Current Disability Statistics (PSLM 2019-20) The […]
6th National Conference 2018
1. Shifting the Paradigm: From Sympathy to Rights A central theme of the conference was the move away from the “charity model” of disability. Speakers, including the Federal Minister of Interior, emphasized that PWDs should be recognized as “differently abled” individuals with inherent rights rather than objects of sympathy. The […]
5th National Conference 2016
1. Legislative Advocacy & Accountability The Disability Bill: A primary focus was the urgency of passing and implementing the national Disability Bill into law. Parliamentary Representation: Delegates discussed the need for a reserved quota for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Parliament, similar to other minority groups. Reporting Obligations: Speakers emphasized that the government […]
Dialogue on Pakistan Disability ACT and CRPD
The CBID Network, in collaboration with the Disabled Welfare Association (Sindh Chapter) and the Government of Sindh, organized a National Dialogue on the Pakistan Disability Act and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). The event brought together representatives from government departments, parliamentarians, NGOs, INGOs, development […]
National Conference 2014
1. Shifting the Paradigm: From Charity to Rights A recurring theme throughout the sessions was the need to move away from treating persons with disabilities (PWDs) as objects of “pity” or “charity.” Speakers emphasized that PWDs are respectable, contributing members of society who require accessibility, not sympathy, to thrive. 2. Disaster […]
National Conference 2012
The National CBID Network Pakistan organized the first National Conference on Community Based Inclusive Development on December 24, 2012, in Islamabad. Themed “Inclusive Development – Right for All,” the event brought together 120 delegates, including representatives from NGOs, Disabled Persons’ Organizations (DPOs), government officials, and international donors. Key Highlights Objective: […]