Let’s Walk the Talk

Commemorating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the WHO Country Office in Bahrain and the Ministry of Health jointly hosted a “Walk the Talk” event on 2 December 2023 in Sa’ada Sea Front, Muharraq. The event was organised with support from youth volunteers whose active participation was made possible by the Ministry of Youth Affairs.

With a message of “Leaving no one behind,” this joint event brought together government officials, representatives from the United Nations agencies, health champions, and the community at large to promote the wellbeing of persons with disabilities and to raise awareness of the critical role accessibility plays in improving physical activity and social inclusion.

The event also provided an opportunity to bring to the forefront the recently launched National Action Plan for Persons with Disabilities, another milestone demonstrating Bahrain’s commitment to promoting disability inclusion across all sectors.

Dr Samya Ali Bahram, Assistant Undersecretary for Public Health, and Dr Tasnim Atatrah, WHO Representative in Bahrain, inaugurated the walking event. This was followed by a symbolic 800-meter walk around Sa’ada Sea Front, where participants showcased their commitment to the United Nations’ principle “Nothing About Us Without Us.”

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is a United Nations Day celebrated every year on 3 December. It aims to promote the rights and wellbeing of persons with disabilities at every level of society. WHO joins other partners worldwide on this day to call for innovation and transformative solutions to achieve Health for All.