Workshop on capacity development of women networks to enhance the participation of women with disabilities

The workshop on capacity development of women networks to enhance the participation and inclusion of women with disabilities was conducted on 13th and 14th November 202 organized by DPAB, ABS, Draktsho, Bhutan Stroke Foundation, Phensem supported by UNDP.

The participants shared the barriers of different types of disabilities especially women with physical, intellectual, deafness, blindness and stroke patients, identifying domains to which they are most excluded and discussing on way forwards on inclusive services.

It was also discussed on how CSOs can work collectively towards improved participation and inclusion of PWDs, how to institutionalize networks among the participating organizations with OPDs and developing action plan to include women with disabilities to participate in the community.