Afghan disability activist’s message to world: “Don’t forget people with disability in Afghanistan”

DCB logo shows an outlined globe featuring intersecting compass-like lines crossing at the centre. A red heart is overlayed on the midpoint of the lines. To the right of the globe are the words “DISABILITY Crosses Borders”. “Disability” is capitalised and coloured in a rainbow array.

Samiulhaq Sami is a disability rights advocate living in Kabul, working nationally and internationally.

He fears for his life and the well-being of his family.

He also wants governments and donors to pay attention to the compounding challenges people with disabilities are experiencing in Afghanistan, especially under Taliban rule.

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Organisations of persons with disabilities

As recommended by Sami, here are five organisations seeking to provide vital advocacy and services for persons with disabilities in Afghanistan.

By Áine Kelly-Costello

Blind freelance writer/journalist and campaigner from aotearoa NZ.