The CEO of Beit Issie Shapiro, an Israeli-based organization focused on disability rights and inclusion, discusses the decision to continue participating in United Nations initiatives despite the institution's bias against Israel. The organization believes that their work transcends politics and serves humanity on a global scale. By maintaining their presence in UN forums, they can challenge misrepresentations and advocate for fairness. They argue that principled engagement can be more effective than absence and that their contributions and perspectives would be absent from crucial discussions if they were to withdraw. They emphasize the importance of staying engaged and not apologizing for their Israeli identity.
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