Ep. 9: Thinking out Loud with Sara Minkara
Description
In episode 9 of The #Diplowomen Podcast, Karma Ekmekji thinks out loud with Sara Minkara, Special Advisor on International Disability Rights at the U.S. Department of State.
00:00 Introduction
4:17 The challenges Sara faced
6:16 Realizing being blind is not a disability
9:32 Accessibility for people with disabilities
13:22 Addressing the issue of peace and security
17:06 Inclusion for people with disabilities
18:51 Legislation, laws, and inclusivity
24:41 The importance of inclusion
NB: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs, the American University of Beirut, or UN Women, the United Nations, or any of its affiliated organizations.
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Music by Marc Codsi.
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