Welcome Remarks by H.E. Dr. Ratchada Jayagupta, Thailand’s Representative to the ACWC for Women’s Rights.

H.E. Mrs. Jatuporn Rojanapanich, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Social Development and Human Security delivered Opening Remarks.

Ms. Supaanong Panyasirimongkol, self-advocate with Autism, Officer, Networking & Collaboration, Community Development Department of APCD joined the group workshop.

Group Photo of Organizers and Participants of the Consultation Meeting. There were more than 40 participants joined this seminar.

Ms. NuNu Supaanong, an APCD Networking & Collaboration Officer and a self-advocate with autism, participated in the National Consultation Meeting on the ASEAN Guidance Note on Disability Inclusion in Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Policies and Programs. The event was organized by the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS) in collaboration with the ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children and the United Nations Population Fund and took place on 7 August 2025 at Rajadamnoen Room, Royal Princess Larn Luang, Bangkok, Thailand.

Ms. NuNu shared the good practices of APCD on promoting a gender equality perspective in programme implementation for individuals with diverse disabilities through the APCD-DPI Korea Partnership Project. She also highlighted the barriers and hardships faced by individuals with disabilities, especially individuals with developmental disabilities, and the need for more inclusive and accessible programs.