The UAE has taken a leading role in championing the rights of People of Determination on the global stage, with the Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination (ZHO) delivering a powerful call for inclusion and international cooperation during an official conference held at the United Nations headquarters in New York.
Speaking at the event under the theme 'Empowering Inclusive Development through Disability-Inclusive Action and Effective Partnerships', ZHO highlighted the UAE’s innovative approach to professional empowerment, shared success stories, and stressed that true inclusion goes beyond services, to a strong belief in human potential.
During the event, ZHO also announced the launch of the International Journal of Disability and Rehabilitation Studies, a scientific platform designed to enhance global research and advocacy for People of Determination.
His Excellency Abdullah Al Humaidan, Secretary-General of the ZHO and Vice President of Rehabilitation International for the MENA Region spoke at the event and said, "People of Determination are not just a topic for discussion at conferences, they are partners in policymaking and solutions. This is a firm belief we hold, embodied in our partnerships with both the public and private sectors, and with international organisations".
The session sent a clear message to the international community that inclusive futures can only be built when everyone, in all their diversity, is at the heart of policy and action.