A comprehensive National Action Plan provides clear steps toward inclusion across all sectors. This is how Liberia will meet the goals of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities that were agreed upon by government leaders," said Dr. Kathleen. However, the Government’s lack of financial commitment remains a significant barrier to full inclusivity of persons with disabilities, and fulfillment of its obligations under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). It envisions that disability inclusion will be achieved through shared governance in keeping with the PWD motto ‘nothing about us without us’. Daintowon Domah Pay-Bayee hailed the progress made on disability awareness and management in the country because of National Action Plans.

Source: Daily Observer December 01, 2022 13:39 UTC