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 […]
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 […]
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: […]