Vietnam affirms commitment to promote rights of the disabled
A Vietnam representative affirmed the country's commitment to promote the rights of the persons with disabilities (PwDs) while attending a meeting held in New York on June 14 - 16.
Persons with disabilities are presented with wheelchairs in Dak Lak province. (Photo: VNA)
New York (VNA) – A Vietnam representative affirmed the country's commitment to promote the rights of the persons with disabilities(PwDs) while attending a meeting held in New York on June 14 - 16.
Addressing the 15th session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), Minister Counsellor Le ThiMinh Thoa, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, affirmed thatthe country has always attached importance to promoting and protecting therights and interests of PwDs in the principles of equality andnon-discrimination. It has also mainstreamed PwD-related issues in the nationaldevelopment framework.
Vietnam has continuously strived to create a favourable environment for PwDs to not only enjoy benefitsbut also have opportunities to take part in the decision making andcontribute to social development, she noted.
According to the diplomat,the country’s ratification of the CRPD and the International LabourOrganisation (ILO) Convention 159 on vocational rehabilitation and employmentsfor PwDs is a demonstration of its commitment to ensure workers are notdiscriminated in the workplace.
Minister Counsellor Le Thi Minh Thoa, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN (Photo: dangcongsan.vn)
Under the national programmeon PwDs for 2021 - 2030, millions of PwDs, including children, have received careat social protection establishments while all persons with special disabilitieshave been covered with health insurance. Besides, there are 20 educational andintegration support centres, 107 special educational centres for disabledchildren, 256 training establishments for PwDs, and 400 PwD-owned businesses atpresent.
In her remarks, Thoa underlined Vietnam’s pledge to cooperate with the international community toguarantee an equal, inclusive, and sustainable future for all that leaves noone behind.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the CRPD is one of the most ratified international conventions, with 185 ratifications since its adoption in 2006. However, the implementation and ensuring of the rights of PwDs still face numerous challenges, especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
He called for stronger promotion of inclusive partnerships so as to better guarantee the rights of PwDs.
Guterres also recommended countries utilise technology to assist PwDs to increase digital connectivity, improve the economic empowerment of PwDs, and boost their engagement in and contribution to climate action and resilient society building./.
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Persons with disabilities are presented with wheelchairs in Dak Lak province. (Photo: VNA) 
Minister Counsellor Le Thi Minh Thoa, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN (Photo: dangcongsan.vn) 
