Sharjah 24: Sheikha Sheikha Al Qasimi, Coordinator of the Self Advocacy Unit at Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services (SCHS) speaks about the emirate of Sharjah hosting the Inclusion International’s 18th World Congress “We are Inclusion,” held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah from September 15 - 17 September. Taking place for the first time in the Middle East and North Africa region, the congress is organised by Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services (SCHS) in strategic partnership with Inclusion International.
500 advocates from 45 countries
The official three-day programme will feature 83 insightful and proactive sessions, in addition to key events held prior to the official opening. These include the Self-Advocacy Summit on September 14, and the Families Summit, which gathers 140 families of people with disabilities on the same day, with the presence of dignitaries and senior officials.
Sheikha Sheikha Al Qasimi, Coordinator of the Self Advocacy Unit at SCHS, that 500 advocates are coming from 45 countries to this summit, where they can learn about speaking up, to be valued equally, to learn about their rights. Al Qasimi added that from the summit, they will learn about fighting for their rights and speak up and be heard.
Collaborative effort
To conclude Sheikha Sheikha Al Qasimi expressed her thanks to everyone coming to the summit; Sharjah government and Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services for participating and supporting the Self-advocates; sponsors and the United Arab Emirates.
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