Empowering Autonomy for Women with Disabilities – Session at AWID Forum 2024

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At the AWID Forum 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand, Pahichan conducted a session titled “Empowering Autonomy for Women with Disabilities,” focusing on the importance of autonomy in enhancing the independence and dignity of women with disabilities. The session highlighted the intersectional challenges these women face due to both gender and disability, such as barriers to education, employment, and mobility.

Pahichan emphasized the role of legal frameworks, like the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), in promoting autonomy, and showcased how digital inclusion can empower women by providing access to information and opportunities. Real-life case studies of successful women with disabilities served as inspiration, and practical strategies for empowerment, such as accessible education and economic opportunities, were shared.

The session concluded with a call for greater advocacy and support to ensure women with disabilities can exercise their autonomy in all aspects of life.