An Empowering Message from International Disability Alliance President, Dr Nawaf Kabbara

Dr. Nawaf Kabbara, President of the International Disability Alliance (IDA), reminds us that the treaty guaranteeing disability rights has too often failed to reach people’s everyday lives. He urges societies to support and invest in Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) — not as afterthoughts but as vital leaders shaping inclusion, justice and real-world change. The message highlights how OPDs give voice, drive reforms, and help turn rights into reality for persons with disabilities everywhere.