Dr. A.H. Monjurul KABIR

On the sideline of the @UN_CSW #CSW70, it was both pleasure and productive to host and discuss the participating delegation of women leaders and #IDA and how @un @un_women can be more effective to bringing both gender and disability movements closer.

Policy Brief Launch: UNLOCKING HER Potential It was a real pleasure yesterday that we launched our long-waited policy brief, jointly with ATscale, the Global Partnership for Assistive Technology and UN Women, titled 'Unlocking HER Potential: Gender equality through equitable access to assistive technology' at a high-level side event in #NewYork during #CSW70 @UN_CSW It is my privilege to present the key findings of the joint policy brief: This brief begins from a simple premise: assistive technology is not a niche, specialized service. Access to assistive technology enables the full enjoyment of human rights and is a critical precondition for achieving gender equality and empowerment of all women and girls, promoting equal opportunities and participation in society. We adopted a lfe-cycle approach! In case you missed it, you can watch the session on UNTV. It featured high-level interventions and insightful dialogue from: Jorge Moreira da Silva, Executive Director of United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) Michelle O'Byrne, Australia’s Ambassador for Gender Equality. Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda, ASG/Deputy Executive Director, UN Women. A.H. Monjurul KABIR, Ph.D, LL.M, UN Women Abdul Khalique Shaikh, Secretary of the Ministry of Human Rights, Pakistan Rosario Galarza Meza, International Disability Alliance Maryangel Garcia-Ramos Guadiana Women Enabled International Rylin Rodgers, Microsoft Accessibility Karen Reyes, MD MPH, the Global Partnership for Assistive Technology. We extend our thanks to @UNOPS, @UN_Women [both HQ and Country teams in #Pakistan #Georgia #Ukraine &#Palestine , Government of #Australia, Government of #Pakistan and the International Disability Alliance #IDA for their support.

I am pleased to announce the publication of my latest book, "Gender, Power and Economic Inequality in the Global South" (Routledge, 2026), co-edited with Prof. Hebatallah Adam. @AcademicMind In this volume, I also authored Chapter 14, “Engendering South-South and Triangular Cooperation: Going beyond an Institutional Approach” which examines how gender responsive and intersectional approaches can advance more effective South-South and Triangular Cooperation across the global South and beyond, highlighting both systemic barriers and operational strategies for inclusive development. The volume brings together interdisciplinary research on how gendered power relations intersect with economic inequalities in the Global South, offering insights relevant to scholars, policymakers, and development practitioners. 🔗 Book available from Taylor & Francis: lnkd.in/dzZyywyb Thank you to all contributors. I welcome feedback and substantive engagements from those working in related discourses. #NewPublication #Book #Routledge #SSTC #SSC #SouthSouthCooperation #SouthSouthAndTraingularCoopertaion #GenderAndEconomics #GenderStudies #PoliticalEconomy #EconomicInequality #GlobalSouth #Intersectionality #SustainableDevelopment #AcademicPublishing #SDGs #LNOB

Many congratulations @trahmanbnp on the decisive victory of @bdbnp78 and its alliance. #Bangladesh deserves better. Hope your leadership will be unifying and inclusive for all people of #Bangladesh #Election2026 May #Bangladesh becomes more prosperous and be a hub for #HumanRights, #Equality, #transparent and #accountable #Democratic #governance. A tall order for any elected leader! Good luck and Godspeed. @AcademicMind

LAUNCH: At the intersection of gender, disability and forced displacement: Identifying the challenges and needs of refugee women with #disabilities in Georgia and the Republic of #Moldova This policy paper highlights the main challenges faced by #Ukrainian refugee women with disabilities and their specific needs in #Georgia and the Republic of #Moldova in 2023–2024. @UN @un_women @UN_GDF

I am pleased to announce the publication of my latest book, "Gender, Power and Economic Inequality in the Global South" (Routledge, 2026), co-edited with Prof. Hebatallah Adam. @AcademicMind In this volume, I also authored Chapter 14, “Engendering South-South and Triangular Cooperation: Going beyond an Institutional Approach” which examines how gender responsive and intersectional approaches can advance more effective South-South and Triangular Cooperation across the global South and beyond, highlighting both systemic barriers and operational strategies for inclusive development. The volume brings together interdisciplinary research on how gendered power relations intersect with economic inequalities in the Global South, offering insights relevant to scholars, policymakers, and development practitioners. 🔗 Book available from Taylor & Francis: lnkd.in/dzZyywyb Thank you to all contributors. I welcome feedback and substantive engagements from those working in related discourses. #NewPublication #Book #Routledge #SSTC #SSC #SouthSouthCooperation #SouthSouthAndTraingularCoopertaion #GenderAndEconomics #GenderStudies #PoliticalEconomy #EconomicInequality #GlobalSouth #Intersectionality #SustainableDevelopment #AcademicPublishing #SDGs #LNOB

Today - Sunday is #WorldBrailleDay, an opportunity to celebrate the power of Braille in transforming lives, both women’s and men’s. Braille empowers blind & partially-sighted people to fully realize their #humanrights, offering access to education, employment & independence. For women, it is at the heart of both dignity, empowerment and participation.

Pleased to join and co-author the excellent collaboration for The Lancet Global Health: the latest correspondence tackles a critical gap: how do we measure intersectional violence against women with disabilities? Link to the Lancet article: thelancet.com/journals/langl… @mkabir2011

Pleased to join the excellent collaboration for The Lancet Global Health: the latest correspondence tackles a critical gap: how do we measure intersectional violence against women with disabilities? We spotlight the Women with Disabilities Stigma Inventory (WDSI) — a tool we co-developed with women with disabilities, OPDs and UN partners in #Moldova, #Pakistan, #Palestine, and #Samoa — designed to capture stigma and violence experiences that often go unseen and uncounted. @AcademicMind @mkabir2011 @UN_Women @UNDP Addressing violence against women with disabilities: shift to action - The Lancet Global Health thelancet.com/journals/langl…

A pleasure to discuss with academics from #Japan - #TokiWaUniversity and #IbarakiUniversity to discuss the key global -regional trends and issues of inclusive development, diversity, equality, and inclusion – gender and disability inclusion and intersectional solutions.

RT @mkabir2011: A stimulating discussion earlier today in our quest for ‘Building inclusive and rights-based care and support systems: the…

With all its shortcomings and challenges, for 80 years, the United Nations has worked to promote peace, tackle poverty & hunger, advance human rights & build a more sustainable world,. Now, more than ever, the world must recommit to building a more equal, equitable, and inclusive future for all. On this #UNDay, let’s pleadge for the future we want for our children. Let’s broaden our partnership and promote a culture of peace and inclusion.

#Beijing Declaration, 30 years on: #China continues to advance women's rights, development news.cgtn.com/news/2025-10-0… via @cgtnofficial

Pleased to join the panel of experts with academic partners @edid_ghdi in a virtual #EGM plus discussion on September 26, 2025 on the inclusion of persons with #disabilities in United Nations #peacebuilding policy and practice. I highlighted the current practice and challenges of inclusion of women and women and girls with disabilities - #genderequality in peacebuilding policy and practice. My question was: Are we doing enough in connecting #UNSCR1325 with #UNSCR2475? I also focused on emerging good practices and lessons learned around #intersectionality & intersectional identities. @UN #un80

Women and girls make up 55% of people with vision loss #PWD, are 8% more likely to be blind, and 15% more likely to live with moderate or severe vision impairment than men. Hence in my intervention, I urged member states to collect sex-disaggregated data, remove systemic barriers, and invest in women’s eye health. @UN_Women and United Nations is very pleased to join with partners today in ensuring Investing in eye health that delivers high returns. At #UNGA2025, UN Friends of Vision & @IAPB bring together global leaders to share evidence, strategies & actions to end avoidable sight loss. @UN #UN80

“Peace is everyone’s business. We must silence the guns. End the suffering. Build bridges. And create stability and prosperity.”

#DemocracyDay today is not a mere observation, it is a stark reminder that #Democracy is a journey beyond and above free and fair elections. It is a fundamental #humanrights for all. Inclusive democracy is for all to enjoy the fruits of #development with #dignity #Accountability and #justice. @UN @UN_Women @SSTCUNW @AcademicMind

Cities - in North and South - are increasingly recognised as hubs for inclusive and sustainable urban growth, with livilihood, culture, art, and design playing crucial roles. The New Urban Agenda emphasises the need for urban areas to promote social cohesion, resilience, and livability by embedding these elements into planning and governance processes. Social and Cultural diversity contributes to the economic vitality and social richness of urban areas, while public spaces designed to reflect and celebrate diverse identities help bring people together and strengthen the social fabric and inclusion. This is even more critical to ensure accessibility for all in urban spaces

Extending sincere congratulations to the Right Honorable Sushila Karki on her appointment as the Prime Minister of Nepal’s interim government. Looking forward to efforts that promote resilience, inclusivity, and sustainable progress in #Nepal and #SouthAsia @AcademicMind #democraticjourney #Peace #humanrights @unwomennepal

A real pleasure to meet Keiichiro Tamaru and Mitsue Hiromoto from Association for Aid and Relief, #Japan #AARJapan to discuss the challenges of lack of accessibility, intersectionality, and disability inclusion in both humanitarian crisis and post-conflict transitions. @UN_Women @UN is committed to more inclusive work across its thematic and inter-agency priorities building on both normative (#CRPD, #CEDAW) and multilateral consensus [#GDS2025]. #Beijingplus30