FUNDED BY
Author: Ahmad Yuniarsyah
Understanding the Existing Health Care Systems and Policies in Cambodia: A Reflection on the Implementation of Inclusive Health Care Services
April 29, 2021
On April 28, General Election Network for Disability Access (AGENDA) partner Cambodian Disabled People’s Organization (CDPO) held its second roundtable talk show titled “Understanding the Existing Health Care Systems and Policies in Cambodia: A Reflection on the Implementation of Inclusive Health Care Services.” Speakers featured Ms. Ven Champamony, a medical expertise consultant and…
Webinar on “Ways Forward for a New Normal for Persons with Disabilities” in Malaysia
April 21, 2021
On April 20, AGENDA partner the National Council for the Blind Malaysia (NCBM), conducted its first webinar on “Ways Forward for a New Normal for Persons with Disabilities” to raise awareness on how stakeholders can work toward creating an inclusive society and make COVID-19 recovery and responses disability-inclusive based on the Enabling Masterplan.…
Webinar on the Right to Physical and Mental Integrity, Right to Education and Right to Work for Persons with Disabilities during the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 20, 2021
On April 19, AGENDA, the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) and ASEAN Disability Forum (ADF) organized the second out of a series of four webinars on the right to physical and mental integrity, right to education and right to work for persons with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. H.E. Yuyun Wahyuningrum,…
CALL Foundation Coordination Committee Discussion on Challenges and Obstacles in Obtaining and Retaining Jobs
April 10, 2021
On April 9, AGENDA partner in the Philippines, CALL Foundation, conducted its first online coordination committee discussion gathering five DPO leaders to identify challenges and obstacles faced by persons with disabilities in obtaining and retaining jobs. The discussion formulated recommendations for key stakeholders including relevant government officials. Recommendations call for upgrading the skills…
NCBM Press Statement to Promote an Inclusive COVID-19 Vaccination Program
April 8, 2021
On April 7, AGENDA Partner, National Council of the Blind Malaysia (NCBM), issued a press statement on World Health Day to promote an inclusive COVID-19 vaccination program for persons with disabilities in Malaysia. In its press statement, NCBM urged the Malaysian government to simplify the process for vaccination registration and to ensure vaccination…
Policy Platform Workshop in Laos
April 6, 2021
On April 5, AGENDA’s partner, the Disability Mainstreaming Advisory Service (DMAS) Center, organized a policy platform workshop to identify priority areas for persons with disabilities in Laos. Opening remarks were given by Sisavath Khomphonh, Head of the National Committee for Disabled People (NCDE) and the representative of Laos to Senior Officials Meeting on…
CDPO Virtual Meeting on the Challenges and Opportunities in Accessing Free of Charge Health Care for Persons with Disabilities
March 30, 2021
On March 29, CDPO held a virtual meeting with representatives from 20 regional DPOs to discuss challenges and opportunities in accessing free-of-charge health care for persons with disabilities. The meeting aimed to provide recommendations on the free-of-charge health care policy in Cambodia that will be discussed further with government representatives at the next…
CDPO Roundtable Talkshow on Understanding Challenges and Opportunities of Accessing Health Care Services for Persons with Disabilities in Cambodia
March 27, 2021
On March 26, AGENDA partner CDPO held its first roundtable talk show titled “Understanding Challenges and Opportunities of Accessing Health Care Services for Persons with Disabilities in Cambodia.” Deputy Director of the Hospital Department of the Ministry of Health, Prof. Dr. Kim Savuon and Executive Director of Angkor Chey Disabled People's Federation Organization,…
PPDI Podcast Production on Eliminating Stigma and Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities in the Workplace
March 25, 2021
On March 24, AGENDA’s partner Indonesian Disabled People’s Association (PPDI) conducted a podcast on eliminating stigma and discrimination against persons with disabilities in the workplace. Four resource persons involved in the podcast production included Dr. Gufroni Sakaril, PPDI Chairperson, Yovi Arista of the Data and Publication team of Migrant Care as a CSO…
