About Stars of Hope
Due to discrimination against women with disabilities and the lack of organizations that target this issue, Stars of Hope Society (SHS) was founded as an effort to address the needs of women with disabilities and support them in realizing their rights. Since its foundation in 2006, SHS has been eager to increase awareness about women with disabilities, their status, reality and needs as an endeavor to promote equality in education, employment and all walks of life. Furthermore, SHS has been successful in increasing awareness among women with disabilities on their rights, as well as building their capacities and developing their professional skills to increase their chances when demanding equal job opportunities.
Our Vision
Stars of Hope Society envisions a world where women and girls with disabilities are fully empowered and enjoy a life of dignity, rights, and active participation in an inclusive society.
Our Mission
Stars of Hope Society is committed to empowering women and girls with disabilities to achieve full and equal participation in society through capacity building, advocacy, and promoting disability-inclusive policies and practices.
Our Values
In its pursuit of achieving its goals, the Stars of Hope Society for Empowering Women with Disabilities is guided by a set of values inspired by our vision, aspirations, and international charters, including:
- Equal Opportunities: We are committed to ensuring that women and girls with disabilities have access to an inclusive environment and equal opportunities, free from discrimination. Our efforts aim to remove barriers that contribute to their marginalization.
- Inclusiveness: We strive to identify and eliminate gaps and obstacles preventing persons with disabilities, especially women and girls with disabilities, from accessing their rights. This involves reviewing and addressing gaps in laws and policies, conducting studies to understand the challenges faced by persons with disabilities, and incorporating the findings into all of the Society’s programs. Our goal is to integrate disability inclusion into every aspect of life.
- Consolidation and Respect: We aim to raise community awareness about the importance of accepting and respecting individual differences, grounded in human rights and the inherent dignity of every person.
- Professionalism: We emphasize the responsibilities of women and girls with disabilities alongside their rights, promoting a balanced approach in all our work.
- Credibility: We combat discrimination by actively involving women and girls with disabilities in decision-making and field tasks, ensuring transparency and reflecting reality in our actions.
Our Goals
- Empower women and girls with disabilities to advocate for their rights and promote their participation in public life.
- Advance disability inclusion in public policies, legal frameworks, and services.
- Enhance public understanding and acceptance of disability and gender issues to combat stigma and discrimination.
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