On 20 February 2023, NFWWD conducted a training in Karachi on Humanitarian Inclusion Standards and intersectionality, aimed at strengthening the capacity of organizations and service providers to ensure inclusive humanitarian responses. The training gathered participants from civil society, local institutions, and grassroots groups, with a focus on addressing the specific needs and rights of persons with disabilities in crisis and emergency settings. In collaboration with STEP and the Disabled Welfare Association, the session provided in-depth guidance on the global Humanitarian Inclusion Standards and their application in the local context. Discussions highlighted how women and men with disabilities experience emergencies differently due to intersecting factors such as gender, poverty, and geography. Practical exercises and group work encouraged participants to develop strategies for making humanitarian interventions more accessible, equitable, and rights-based

The training emphasized the importance of building inclusive systems that leave no one behind, particularly during times of crisis when vulnerabilities are heightened. By integrating intersectionality into humanitarian planning and practice, the initiative reaffirmed the commitment of stakeholders to ensuring that persons with disabilities, especially women, are not excluded but actively engaged in shaping response and recovery processes