We saw this LinkedIn Post about how people are said to be uncomfortable with disability. Rivera’s post and what was written in it reflected, if not all, the lives of disabled people in Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan, and the World. Social media has not shown the difficulties of disabled people as it should. Ableist Clickbaiting versus …
The journey towards building an inclusive society for persons with disabilities (PWDs) demands a proactive and comprehensive approach. One pivotal aspect of this approach is ensuring that policies crafted for PWDs incorporate their perspectives and voices.
Another question that is regularly asked is if the organization’s officials do not have the appropriate qualifications working on the ground, how can they pursue to gain further disabled rights? This is an excellent question with a simple answer because we have Personal Experience. What is personal experience like for a disabled person? If we …
Qualifications vs personal experience – Where do disabled people fit in Read More »
The Goodwill Movement, a student-led initiative, is making remarkable strides in fostering inclusivity and empowerment for the disabled youth of Gilgit Baltistan. By providing a platform for effective communication and skill development, the movement aims to help disabled individuals thrive in society. However, the economic challenges faced by disabled individuals outside Gilgit Baltistan cannot be …
Looks and appearance majorly influence human beings’ actions . They know their actions when someone says, ‘ I am only human.’ The last article, which mentioned fear, did not go in-depth about how a disabled person interacts in society the previous article. When representing an organization, an individual jumps into the flight or fight response …
Psychological Warfare – To Judge or Not to Judge? Read More »
In the Podcast by Glasgow Disablity Alliance, I realized that Persons with Disablities must express their voice more clearly and bluntly. While I do not believe conflict is the right course of action, one must promptly reform their behavior if they are doing something wrong. This is the philosophy of Life. One’s ethics and conduct …
Nepotism and Favouritism in Gilgit Baltistan. Persons with Disablities. Read More »
I want to thank Jamila Shaikh of The Glasgow Disablity Alliance for giving me the honor of writing a review on the Glasgow Disability Alliance Podcast Care About Us, which can be found on Spotify, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/care-about-us. About the organization. The Glasgow Disablity Alliance, which I happen to be a member of, is the largest organization …
As the Pakistani poet Habib Jalib said, ‘ I refuse to acknowledge, I refuse to accept.’ Not to misrepresent Jalib, but perhaps he didn’t realize that a positive side of Gen Zia ul Haque was, in effect, that he eliminated ableism to a certain extent. That is pretty much all one can say about what …
Pakistan Foundation Fighting Blindness (PFFB) has actively participated in activities to create awareness about visually impaired persons. On the 13th of July, PFFB visited Goodwill Office. During this significant meeting, the agenda focused on rehabilitating visually impaired individuals and championing their rights. The discussion aimed to raise awareness and find practical solutions to support their …
Developing Linkages with Pakistan Foundation Fighting Blindness. Read More »
This is a more formal article addressing disability rights activists around the globe. We are reporting today about the situation of Persons with Disablities in Gilgit Baltistan. Like many other mountainous regions, Gilgit Baltistan is home to the K2 and other peaks, including Rakhaposhi, Nanga Parbat, and other mountains, including the Golden Peak. Like other …
