Global Disability Summit 2025

2–3 Apr 2025 | Berlin, Germany

Wednesday, 2 April 2025 | 17:45 - 18:15

Fireside Chat Area 3: Empowering Voices: Advancing Disability Inclusion in DRR and Climate Action in the Arab States

Location:Hall 3Track:Fireside Chat

This fireside chat will explore the critical role of persons with disabilities in Disaster Risk Reduction and climate change adaptation efforts within the Arab States. It will highlight the need for inclusive policies, community-based interventions, and sustainable solutions that ensure persons with disabilities are fully engaged in resilience building, disaster response, and climate action strategies.

Organized by:
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)

Speakers:

  • Dr Mostafa Attia, Disability Inclusive DRR Expert

  • Heba Hagrass, Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities, UN Human Rights Council

  • Tarek Nabulsi, Minister Plenipotentiary, Director of Social Development Department, Cabinet of Social Affairs Sector, League of Arab States

2 speakers

  • Dr. Mostafa Attia

    International Consultant in Disability Inclusion, CEO and Founder of Together Inclusive Limited.

    UNDRR/ROSA

  • Tarek Nabulsi

    Minister Plenipotentiary, Director of Development and Social Policies dept. Social Sector

    League of Arab States (LAS)

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Session location Hall 3