Zero Project and Halabja Disabled Organization Achievement

People with disabilities often encounter significant challenges in securing employment due to a range of factors, including unequal opportunities, lack of appropriate experience, insufficient support, limited accessibility, and pervasive negative perceptions about their abilities. Acknowledging these barriers, the Halabja Disabled Organization (HDO) has consistently strived to be a platform that advocates for the rights of people with disabilities and seeks to alleviate the difficulties they face through various initiatives.

We are thrilled to announce that one of HDO's projects, which focuses on utilizing technology to enhance income generation and expand a poultry initiative aimed at providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities, has been selected for the prestigious 2025 Zero Project Award. Out of 522 global submissions in the fields of technology and employment, our project is among the chosen few.

This year, ZeroCall25 sought the most innovative, effective, and impactful solutions in employment and technology. From 90 countries and 522 projects, we are honored to be included among the 160 selected, and we are proud to be the only organization from Iraq to achieve this recognition. This accomplishment highlights the significance of our efforts in fostering change, promoting inclusion, and providing employment opportunities and support for people with disabilities.

The final list of awardees will be announced on December 3, 2024, coinciding with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to showcase our work at the Zero Project 2025 Conference, to be held at the United Nations Office in Vienna next March, where we aim to further advance our mission to serve people with disabilities.

For more information and to view the list of winners, please visit the official Zero Project website at this link: https://zeroproject.org/news/article/meet-your-zerocall25-shortlist

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