“We mark this year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities in the wake of the adoption of the ambitious 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This global blueprint for action summons us to leave no one behind.”
~ Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon ~
Disabilities according to National Policy for Persons with Disabilities, it refers to a person with restrictions or lack of abilities to perform an activity in the manner or within the range considered normal for a human being. The societal icon of persons with disabilities is impacted by mind-set based on stigma and bias, as well as outdated ideas that are often the utmost barrier to execute equal participation towards the development in society on an equal basis with others.
It is vital to note that disability is part of the human condition, that all of us either are or will become disabled at one point or another during the course of our lives. In fact, people with disabilities ought to be able to perform their role in society and partake on the same basis with others. Thus, it is imperative to focus on the aptitude and not on the disability of an individual.
Celebrated on the 3rd of December annually, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities aspires to uphold a perceptive of disability issues and organize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of people with disabilities. It also seeks to encourage active contribution from persons with disabilities in every aspect of life including those in public, finance and culture. The theme for 2015 is “Inclusion Matters: Access and Empowerment for People of All Abilities” which was chosen to raise awareness about disability issues and draw attention to the benefits of an inclusive and accessible society for all.
In recognition of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the theme of this year as the basis of its action, WAY seeks to endorse equality among all youth, equal treatment and access to resources for youth living with disability. WAY seeks to eliminate discrimination against the youth living with disability, empower the disabled and nurture an informed young generation on the issue. Therefore, we encourage young people to participate in decision making process and partake in community activities so as to create stable democracies, active citizenship and to reduce inequalities in society.
WAY wishes all the disabled people around the globe, especially young people, a Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities!
“DEVELOPMENT ROUND TABLE“
– Working & Studying – The Changing Trends of a young workforce – 22nd December, 2015
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