In the field of social protection, the Ministry provided cash support to 1.1 million people with disabilities at a cost of LE 5 billion annually. Concerning legislation, a law on rights of persons with disabilities was issued, confirming what was included in the articles of the 2014 constitution, which guarantee the rights of persons with disabilities, and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2006. In the field of economic empowerment, 3,235 persons with disabilities have been employed, in cooperation and coordination with companies and factories of the private sector. Also, coordination has been made with partners to provide training, rehabilitation and employment opportunities for 7,000 people with disabilities. In the framework of rehabilitation, psychological examination have been provided to 1,789 disabled people through the Guidance and Psychological Counseling Center.

Source: Egypt Today December 04, 2020 12:11 UTC