Saiyami Kher to advocate for disability rights at UN Zero conference; credits Ghoomer for “lessons of resilience and hard-work” : Bollywood News

Saiyami Kher has stepped forward to lend her voice to the movement of inclusion for people with disabilities. Building on the inspiration drawn from her recent film Ghoomer, in which she portrayed a cricketer with a physical disability, Kher is set to address a distinguished audience at the upcoming Zero Project India Conference which is affiliated with the United Nations.

Saiyami Kher to advocate for disability rights at UN Zero conference; credits Ghoomer for “lessons of resilience and hard-work”

The conference, to be held in Delhi, will serve as a dynamic platform bringing together eminent stakeholders, policymakers, influencers, and champions of disability rights from both India and around the globe. Through a series of engaging panel discussions, interactive workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions, the event is poised to spark innovative ideas, forge strategic alliances, and ignite actionable solutions towards building a more inclusive India.

Speaking of the same, Saiyami shared her thoughts, "Ghoomer has been a very transformative film for me in many ways. I spent a lot of time with para-athletes and learnt a lot of lessons about resilience and hard work. The biggest takeaway for me was they don’t need anyone’s sympathy but the need of the hour is inclusion in every way. We need to live in a world with zero barriers and I am deeply honored to address the conference in Delhi and later at the UN office in Vienna.”

Following her address in Delhi, Saiyami Kher will extend her advocacy to the international stage by speaking at the United Nations office in Vienna early next year. Her commitment to the cause of disability inclusion resonates deeply with the values and mission of the Zero Project, an initiative dedicated to driving positive change for people with disabilities on a global scale.

Also Read: Saiyami Kher and BCCI host a special screening of Ghoomer for the disabled paraplegic cricketers of the DCCI - An arm of BCCI