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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Greetings from the Pacific Disability Forum,</span><span lang="en-FJ"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">We, Pacific Disability Forum, continue to strive for an Inclusive and resilient Pacific for
<b>ALL</b> persons with disabilities. In saying that, we share with you exciting work done in 2023 as a special edition 1.</span><span lang="en-FJ"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">As part of a two series Special Edition, the Pacific Disability Forum is pleased to share our stories on the work undertaken with our members and partners over the past year.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Please feel free to contact the Secretariat if you have any questions.</span><span lang="en-FJ"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-family:"Amasis MT Pro",serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:#2000">Pacific Disability Forum | Ground Floor, Kadavu House, Victoria Parade<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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