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Correction: Updated Deadline for CRPD Shadow Report Consultancy</div>
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Dear Members,</div>
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I wish to sincerely apologize for the confusion caused in my earlier communication regarding the consultancy opportunity to support the Pohnpei Consumer Council in preparing a CRPD Shadow Report.</div>
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In my previous email, the deadline for submission was incorrectly stated as <b>13 March 2026</b>. Please note that the
<b>correct deadline is now 8 March 2026</b>. This adjustment has been made to ensure timely action and alignment with the project’s urgent requirements.</div>
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All other details in the Terms of Reference remain unchanged:</div>
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Independent review of CRPD implementation in Pohnpei</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
Stakeholder engagement and consultations</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
Policy analysis and identification of key challenges</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
Drafting and finalizing a comprehensive shadow report with recommendations</li></ul>
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<b>Submission Details:</b></div>
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TOR requests: Soloveni.Vitoso@pacificdisability.org</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
Applications: Violet.Savu@pacificdisability.org</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<b>Deadline: 8 March 2026</b></li></ul>
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We deeply regret any inconvenience this may have caused and appreciate your understanding and swift response to this updated timeline. Your continued commitment to advancing disability rights and inclusion in the Pacific region is invaluable</div>
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Kind Regards,</div>
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<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, 4 March 2026 4:10 PM<br>
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<b>Subject:</b> [PDFlist] Call for Expression of Interest – Consultant to Prepare CRPD Shadow Report for Pohnpei Consumer Council (FSM)</font>
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<span style="font-size:14pt"><b>Dear Members,</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size:14pt">The Pacific Disability Forum (PDF) is pleased to announce an opportunity for qualified consultants to support the Pohnpei Consumer Council in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) through the preparation of a
<b>CRPD Shadow Report</b>. This initiative is a critical step in advancing the rights of persons with disabilities and ensuring that their voices are meaningfully represented in national and international reporting processes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size:14pt"><b>Terms of Reference (TOR):</b><br>
The consultant will be tasked with conducting an independent review of the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) in Pohnpei. Responsibilities include:</span></div>
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Engaging with stakeholders and facilitating consultations.</li><li style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:14pt; color:rgb(0,0,0)">
Conducting policy analyses and identifying key challenges.</li><li style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:14pt; color:rgb(0,0,0)">
Drafting and finalizing a comprehensive shadow report with recommendations to strengthen disability inclusion and rights.</li></ul>
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<span style="font-size:14pt"><b>Submission Details:</b></span></div>
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For TOR requests, please contact: <b>Soloveni.Vitoso@pacificdisability.org</b></li><li style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:14pt; color:rgb(0,0,0)">
Applications should be submitted to: <b>Violet.Savu@pacificdisability.org</b></li><li style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:14pt; color:rgb(0,0,0)">
Deadline for submission:<b> 13 March 2026</b></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size:14pt">We encourage all members and partners to share this announcement widely within your networks to ensure that qualified candidates are reached. This consultancy represents an important opportunity to contribute to the progressive
realization of disability rights in the Pacific region.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size:14pt">We thank you for your continued commitment to advancing inclusion and solidarity across our member organizations.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size:14pt">Kind Regards,</span></div>
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