‘’STOP DICRIMINATING CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES’’-KAZO DISTRICT STAKEHOLDERS WARN THE PUBLIC.
The Education Officer in charge of special needs Kazo District Julius Mugabe has asked the pubic to avoid discriminating children with disabilities.
His words come as the world commemorates the international day of persons with disabilities.
On 3 December 2024, WHO joins partners around the world to commemorate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This year, the theme is “Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future”.
Persons with disabilities make up 16% of the global population, yet they rarely access leadership roles in the health sector. They commonly face numerous barriers which prevent them from accessing these roles, such as discrimination, stigma, or exclusion from education and employment opportunities. WHO recognizes that amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities is essential to make meaningful progress in achieving global health goals, advancing health equity for all, and building a more inclusive and sustainable future.
Julius urged learners with disabilities to concentrate on education for the betterment of their future.
The Kazo district Principal Community development officer in charge of people with disabilities Doreen Atuheire encouraged people with disabilities not to drop out of school.
