Sharjah meet seeks inclusion for differently-abled

The emirate of Sharjah continues its preparation to host Inclusion International's 18th World Congress “We are Inclusion,” which will be held under the patronage of His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, from September 15 - 17 September.

- Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

Taking place for the first time in the Middle East and North Africa region, the congress is organised by Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services (SCHS) in strategic partnership with Inclusion International.

The official three-day programme will feature 83 insightful and proactive sessions, in addition to key events held prior to the official opening. These include the Self-Advocacy Summit on September 14, bringing together 280 advocates from around the world, and the Families Summit, which gathers 140 families of people with disabilities on the same day, with the presence of dignitaries and senior officials.

The congress is the premier event of 'Inclusion International', held every four years since its inception in 1963, with previous editions hosted in the UK, Mexico, Australia, and Kenya.

Hosting the event in Sharjah this year reflects the international community’s confidence and the emirate’s pioneering role in supporting and empowering people with intellectual disabilities.