04/12/2022
The annual observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) on 3 December was proclaimed in 1992 by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3.
Parallel to the national celebrations organized in Kole District, the *FDC* Persons with Disability (PWDs) League with the support of the party commemorated this historic day in style under the theme: *Leadership and Mindset change; A Tool for Inclusive Development*
The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.
The 2022 global observance to commemorate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities has been around the overarching theme of innovation and transformative solutions for inclusive development, covered in three different interactive dialogues. The thematic areas are: Innovation for disability inclusive development in employment (SDG8), Innovation for disability inclusive development in reducing inequality (SDG10) and Innovation for disability inclusive development in sports.
Accruing from the dialogue, government must prioritize
Investment in education for PWDs, recognize an urgent need for a
Quota system in employment for PWDs in both private and public institutions, reinvent the Implementation of laws on accessibility and improve access to credit for PWDs.
Special thanks to our guest of honor Ms Victo Nalule - the ED Tunaweza Foundation who articulated the key note address, the party Vice Chairman Western Uganda -Hon Kaginda Roland, the Deputy SG -Harold Kaija, the Deputy National Mobilizer Western Uganda- Counsel Tugume Moses, Women's League Representative Ms Paga Gloria, Secretary for Environment Hon. Abalinabyo Fatuma and the Country Director NIMD Dr. Frank Rusa among other dignitories for gracing the occasion.
For God and My Country
"One Uganda, One People"
Denis Ouma
National Secretary- PWDs League (FDC)