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<p class="MsoNormal">Blessings from the PDF Secretariate,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">On behalf of the Beijing+30 Youth and Adolescent Steering Committee, we are excited to share with our youth with disabilities networks regarding the CSW69 Beijing+30 Virtual Youth Forum taking place on 28 February 2025, from 8:30 to 11:30
AM EST via Zoom.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">This interactive forum, held in preparation for the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69), offers a platform for young feminists and advocates to reflect on 30 years of the Beijing Platform for Action. We will explore
progress made, identify remaining gaps, and strategize how to strengthen youth engagement in global advocacy efforts on gender equality.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Register now to secure your spot and be part of this important conversation:
<a href="https://unwomen.zoom.us/meeting/register/qr06piWDRhyswLP0rCJN2A?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1BWjuQdZoraK-2ylpy_txK5TFMgkPm-3b4h_2gJLqhUlnY50pBDzZXBm4_aem_vM5pxbAF0wQM0UuiR_T5Ig" target="_blank">
<b>https://unwomen.zoom.us/.../register/qr06piWDRhyswLP0rCJN2A</b></a> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I have attached the Youth Forum Flyer (English and French) which the information is shared in the body of the email.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Hope to have a great representation from our Young Women with disabilities in your individual countries present.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;color:#156082;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">Shweta Vandana | Public Relations and Communications Officer<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Microsoft Sans Serif",sans-serif;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">Pacific Disability Forum</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Microsoft Sans Serif",sans-serif;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Microsoft Sans Serif",sans-serif;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">Ground Floor, Kadavu House, Victoria Parade
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Microsoft Sans Serif",sans-serif;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">|
</span><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Microsoft Sans Serif",sans-serif;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">GPO Box 18458, Suva, Fiji |</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Microsoft Sans Serif",sans-serif;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Microsoft Sans Serif",sans-serif;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">Tel: +679 331 2008 | Mob: +679 899 0134 |
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Microsoft Sans Serif",sans-serif;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">Email:
<a href="mailto:shweta.vandana@pacificdisability.org"><span style="color:#0563C1">shweta.vandana@pacificdisability.org</span></a> |
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Microsoft Sans Serif",sans-serif;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">Website</span><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Microsoft Sans Serif",sans-serif;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">:
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Microsoft Sans Serif",sans-serif;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU"><a href="http://www.pacificdisability.org/"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="color:black">www.pacificdisability.org</span></a>
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