Executive Secretary leads ECA in marking International Day of Persons with Disabilities
The Economic Commission for Africa’s management is committed to ensuring that people with disabilities have the right support to access all services, technologies and systems at the institution and that their rights are fully realized, Executive Secretary Vera Songwe said. Speaking at an event to mark the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities which this year was held under the theme; Empowering persons with disabilities and ensuring inclusiveness and equality, Ms. Songwe said the observation of this day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. This year’s theme, she said, focuses on empowering persons with disabilities for the inclusive, equitable and sustainable development envisaged in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The 2018 UN Flagship Report on Disability and Development on the theme; Realizing the SDGs by, for and with persons with disabilities, was launched by the Secretary-General yesterday. The Report shows that people with disabilities are at a disadvantage regarding most Sustainable Development Goals, but also highlights the growing number of good practices that can create a more inclusive society in which they can live independently.
| Format: | Press release biblioteca |
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| Language: | eng |
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2018-12
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10855/44560 |
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