MIUSA’s over 2000 alumni in more than 110 countries are celebrating this important day throughout the world. Our alumni are working on crucial issues, from HIV/AIDS and violence prevention, to inclusive education and emergency response. Some alumni are working to implement existing policy and legislation, including the CRPD and other national laws. Others are focusing on youth with disabilities, and some on the empowerment of girls and women with disabilities. All are focused on ensuring that the world respects and includes the human rights of all people with disabilities.
We believe that people with disabilities and their allies belong to a global family. We must share strategies and information so we all have the same rights and opportunities. There is still so much work for us to do.
As we complete programs with our colleagues in Armenia, Pakistan, the United Kingdom, as well as working with youth from Eurasian and predominately Muslim countries, we look ahead to 2015. MIUSA will be working with our partners in Mexico, Kenya and Vietnam to implement existing legislation, and assist with new policies and legislation if needed.
In addition, we will be scaling up our signature Women’s Institute on Leadership and Disability (WILD) program with a ‘Training of Trainers’ (TOT) course and a new trainer’s manual which will enable WILD alumni and organizations and individuals throughout the world to utilize the curriculum of this highly effective program.
MIUSA continues its crucial work to ensure that people with disabilities from the U.S. and abroad join their non-disabled peers, as citizen diplomats in building the pipeline of future leaders, through international study and volunteer programs. MIUSA is working to advance leadership and disability rights globally.
There is so much still to do; so much injustice that still exists. But it's also important to take a moment to celebrate. On December 3rd, we follow the action on Facebook and Twitter for updates as the action unfolds!
To support these efforts, please consider making an end of the year donation and take advantage of our incentive to receive the beautiful Brilliant & Resilient: Celebrating the Power of Disabled Women Activists for each $100 or more donations received. Of course, all donations are gratefully appreciated.
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So let's celebrate, along with the thousands of other advocates throughout the world. We thank you for all you do!
