Author name: Azra Bakovic

Azra documents the regional training ‘CRPD compliant public policy’ for governments’ disability focal points and DPOs, develops curricula for online training and creates animated educational videos for the UNPRPD-ILO-UNICEF inclusive social protection project.

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Building a Disability Needs Assessment System in the Philippines

Azra Bakovic / December 13, 2023

See how a disability needs assessment in the Philippines is helping Batangas close local data gaps and connect people with disabilities to services.

Diverse members of an organization of persons with disabilities pose together while one person holds a sign reading “disabled and here.” Courtesy of Chona Kasinger for Disabled And Here.

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Strengthening OPD Engagement with UN Country Teams

Azra Bakovic / March 10, 2023

How can OPD engagement with UN Country Teams become more meaningful? CIP brings together recommendations on staff training, sustained participation, joint action, and accountability under the UN Disability Inclusion Strategy.

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Disability-Inclusive Housing Policy: Who Gets Left Out?

Azra Bakovic / December 8, 2021

Explore how governments can use data to provide affordable, accessible housing for people with disabilities.