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Disability Inclusion in Peacebuilding

A USIP Congressional Newsmaker Series with Representative Dina Titus (D-NV) and Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Sara Minkara

Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 / Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm EDT

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People with disabilities experience disproportionate harm in conflict zones, yet are routinely excluded from peacebuilding efforts. However, disability rights have proven to be a unifying issue across conflict lines — and organizations of persons with disabilities have been playing a growing role in recent years, advocating for inclusive peace and disability rights in conflict and post-conflict settings.

Mirza Hussain Haidari, who lost his legs fighting for the Afghan army, at his home in Bamian, Afghanistan, Nov. 19, 2019. (Jim Huylebroek/The New York Times)
Mirza Hussain Haidari, who lost his legs fighting for the Afghan army, at his home in Bamian, Afghanistan, Nov. 19, 2019. (Jim Huylebroek/The New York Times)

Join USIP for a conversation with Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) and U.S. Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Sara Minkara that will explore their views on how the United States can lead a disability-inclusive response to conflict.

Take part in the conversation on social media using the hashtag #USIPNewsmaker.

Speakers

Representative Dina Titus (D-NV)
U.S. Representative from Nevada

Sara Minkara
Special Advisor on International Disability Rights, U.S. State Department

Lise Grande, moderator
President and CEO, U.S. Institute of Peace

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