Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Minkara Travel to Greece
Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Sara Minkara will travel to Thessaloniki, Greece, from September 7 to 9 to highlight the emerging U.S.-Greek partnership advancing the full inclusion of persons with disabilities at the Thessaloniki International Fair. During the trip, she will also meet with government officials, regional and municipal authorities, local non-governmental organizations, disability activists, business leaders, and education stakeholders to promote the full social and economic empowerment and inclusion of persons with disabilities, especially within the education sector.
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Official news published at https://www.state.gov/special-advisor-on-international-disability-rights-minkara-travel-to-greece/
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