Supporting Women and Girls with Disabilities: Dignity, Care & Inclusion

Описание: Sensitive areas of personal health and hygiene become even more complex for women and girls with disabilities in Pakistan. In this conversation, we explore how these private needs are managed, the barriers people face, and what real inclusion and dignity should look like in everyday life.
Hosted by Ms Hourab Din, Program Officer at SheMatters, the discussion brings together compassion, evidence, and field experience from across the country.
Guests:
Ms Anila Khan – Psychologist working closely with individuals with intellectual disabilities, sharing insights on emotional, cognitive, and behavioral challenges linked with natural body changes and why caregiver guidance and support are essential.
Ms Huma Mughal – Community advocate highlighting ground realities in peripheral and low-income areas, including stigma, inaccessibility, and discrimination faced by women and girls with disabilities.
In this episode, guests talk about:
• Gaps in Pakistan’s policies related to health, hygiene, and inclusion
• How life-skills education and national frameworks overlook the specific needs of persons with disabilities
• Everyday challenges faced by people with physical, sensory, and intellectual disabilities in managing their private health needs
• Barriers to appropriate products, clear information, and safe WASH facilities
• The role of families, caregivers, teachers, and health workers in protecting dignity
• What truly respectful, inclusive care and support should look like in Pakistan
If you care about disability inclusion, gender justice, and fair public policy, this conversation is for you.
👉 Watch, share, and help promote dignity and inclusion for women and girls with disabilities in all aspects of life.
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