IRAP ANNOUNCES NEW DISABILITY INCLUSION AND ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAM LED BY ELHAM YOUSSEFIAN
What is the announcement about?
The International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) has unveiled its new Disability Inclusion and Accessibility program.
Who will be leading the program?
Elham Youssefian, previously from the International Disability Alliance, will be heading the program.
What is the focus of the program?
The program aims to ensure equal access to safety and protection, as well as meaningful participation for refugees and displaced persons with disabilities.
About Elham Youssefian
- Blind human rights lawyer from Iran
- Expertise in disability rights for refugees
- Masters in Human Rights Law from London School of Economics
About the Program
- Transform IRAP into a disability-inclusive and accessible organization
- Advance meaningful participation of displaced persons with disabilities
- Address systemic barriers faced by disabled refugees
Summary
The new Disability Inclusion and Accessibility program led by Elham Youssefian at IRAP aims to provide equal rights and access for refugees and displaced persons with disabilities. The program seeks to transform IRAP into a disability-inclusive organization and advance the public narrative on the barriers faced by disabled refugees.
Source: refugeerights.org