Posted: Dec 03, 2011 | Category: Special Day
International Day of Persons with Disabilities is oragnized on 3rd December all over the world to draw attention to key areas that would work in synergy to mainstream disability in all development process
Theme for 2011: “Together for a better world for all: Including persons with disabilities in development”
Persons with disabilities make up an estimated 15 per cent of the world’s population.
Persons with disabilities encounter many disadvantages in their societies and are often subjected to stigma and discrimination. They remain largely marginalized, disproportionately poorer, frequently unemployed and have higher rates of mortality. Furthermore, they are largely excluded from civil and political processes and are overwhelmingly voiceless in matters that affect them and their society.
Experience shows that when persons with disabilities are empowered to participate and lead the process of development, their entire community benefits, as their involvement creates opportunities for everyone – with or without a disability. Including persons with disabilities and their communities in developmental efforts is important to advance the development agenda.
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