As part of our project “Empowering Disabled Women and Girls through Sports and Livelihood Opportunities,” we successfully organised the Overcoming Barriers Workshop in collaboration with Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality (GBB) and the GBB Engelsiz Yaşam Merkezi.
The workshop, which began with opening speeches, brought together 77 participants, primarily academics.
Six thematic committees were formed to address key issues:
– Challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and their families
– Social, cultural, employment, and sports opportunities for women with disabilities
– Education, rehabilitation, and support mechanisms for children with disabilities
– Social security, in-kind, and financial assistance for people with disabilities
– Accessibility and support services provided by local governments
– Medical reports and healthcare services related to disabilities
The workshop concluded with the presentation of key outcomes by the committees, followed by a closing speech from Fatma Şahin, Mayor of Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality. Together, we took concrete steps towards breaking down barriers and fostering empowerment!
