APNA is conducting four collaborative research studies in partnership with local organizations and lived experience leaders from India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines: 1. Access to Health Services for Women with Disabilities 2. Inclusive Climate Resilience & Disability-Responsive Climate Action 3. Urban Public Transport Accessibility 4. Accessibility in World Heritage Tourism
The Global Women’s Institute at George Washington University, the University of Exeter, and the World Health Organization will organise the Expert Meeting on Measurement of Violence against Women and Disability. APNA team will participate to provide inputs from the Asia-Pacific region. Date: 17 to 19 November Venue: Hilton Hotel, Dubai
Dr. Anjlee Agarwal and Dr. Abha Khetarpal will be promoting inclusive WASH Date: 27 November 2025 Venue: Four Points by Sheraton, New Delhi Time: 9.30 am - 2.00 pm The launch event will include the unveiling of the Centre for Inclusive WASH virtual platform and conversations between the partners on the future of the platform
“Women in AI: A South Asia Outlook on Representation, Equity & Empowerment” organised by UN Women, in collaboration with UNESCO, the Women4Ethical AI Network, LinkedIn, The Quantum Hub (TQH), and Amrita University. Date: 16 February 2026 Venue: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi Time: 12:30 -1:25 PM (India/ IST)
Regional Arcause Spotlight at Municipalika Knowledge Partner: Samarthyam Centre for Universal Accessibility Asia-Pacific Network for Accessibility (APNA) 26th February, New Delhi
WRI India, in partnership with APNA I Samarthyam, is organising Uddeshya 2026, focused on building inclusive cities and addressing the intersection of gender, care, and ability in urban mobility.