Celebrated International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Around 10% of the world’s population lives with disabilities, while 20% of the poor populations in developing countries are disabled, according to the latest research. Many of the world’s disabled people face barriers that prevent them from participating in normal society, and many are often forced to live on the margins of society. They are denied basic rights such as studying and getting health and social welfare services.
Every year on December 3rd, disabled people from around the world unite together to celebrate, and to make their voices heard by the public.
This year, ADRA Mongolia celebrated the “International Day of Persons with Disabilities” in Ulaanbaatar city, Zavkhan and Bayanhongor provinces in collaboration with the Association of Parents with Disabled Children, Mongolia. During this period, a 1-month-campaign was organized using different slogans, such as “I have a dream,” “Equal opportunities for every child,” and “I have rights,” in order to raise public awareness on cognitive disabilities and the concerns of children with cognitive disabilities. It was organized to make their voices heard by the public and by policy makers. It was impressive and significant to hear the children’s voices, especially the hopes and wishes that each child has.
The Ensuring Access to Education and Health for Children with Cognitive Disabilities (EACH) project is funded by ADRA UK.
