Brews, Bites and Banter with Abia Akram (episode 2) - a special Walk Talk Listen series at the UN

Abia Akram, a globally recognized advocate for women with disabilities and a pioneer in disability rights activism is guest in episode 2 of this special series taking place in the backdrop of the UNGA, the Summit of the Future and Climate Week taking place in NYC in September 2024. Drawing from her personal experience with physical disability, Abia shares her journey in the Disability Movement, which began in 1997. Throughout the episode, she discusses her relentless advocacy at both local and international levels, including lobbying with UN representatives and parliamentarians to ensure that the voices of youth, espcially young women, with disabilities are heard in global forums. 

Highlights of the episode include Abia's answer to a question of previous guest Carrick of WRI. She is such an inspiration.  Her insights offer a deep understanding of how to build advocacy strategies that empower women with disabilities and promote inclusive development on a global scale.