On International Women’s Day, March 8, 2021, CGDS was very happy to be invited to the Blind Union’s celebration of International Women’s Day. The union hosted a variety of events, including poetry readings, music performances, and distribution of fabric for jelli kurdi. Dr. Lynn Rose, CGDS Deputy Director, attended the event with Ms. Shanya Mohammed, CGDS Administrative Assistant. CGDS proudly works with the disability organizations of Sulaimani, and beyond, to build a more inclusive community.
Photo Description: A man on the left offers a bouquet of flowers to a woman on the right. Behind them are several piles of colorful cloth in plastic wrap. The wall against which they are standing is in oranges and greens.