Argentine woman with disability to represent country at Spanish inclusion forum

Belén Noir, a 29-year-old from Entre Ríos, Argentina, is representing her nation at an international forum on inclusion in Spain. Noir, who has an intellectual disability and low vision, is participating in Plena Inclusión, a leading Spanish network for disability organizations, alongside her professor Julieta Nieddu.

Noir is the sole representative from Argentina at this international dialogue and proposal-building event focused on rights and inclusion. Her presence is particularly noteworthy given the limited opportunities for Argentinians with disabilities to engage as speakers and representatives on global platforms. This forum is a rare chance for individuals with disabilities to participate in real decision-making spaces aimed at improving their daily lives.

"I feel very happy, very proud of this possibility. The good thing is to bring the voice of all my colleagues who stayed there, to represent them. I feel it is something very important," Noir stated before the event. She expressed her goal of finding new practices and knowledge to bring back to Argentina, observing that "everything is so easy here, it's easy for me to get around, there are fewer obstacles."

Nieddu will provide support, manage institutional coordination, and document the experience. Noir has a background in music and cooking workshops and currently studies singing. Her family provides support for her endeavors. The initiative aims to promote active participation of people with disabilities in decision-making processes that affect them.