The workshop will hear from leading experts on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities which represents a major development in the field of human rights for persons with disabilities. The workshop will also share examples of best practices in the application of the Convention at home and abroad. Disability rights authority Rachel Kachaje will give her perspective on trending issues related to disabilities and will put forth practical solutions to ensure the inclusion of persons with disabilities in all spheres of the Liberian society. Rachel is a disability activist with over 25 years of experience in advocating for equal opportunities and equal rights for persons with disabilities in Malawi and around the globe. The workshop is part of the Disability and Start-up project (DASU), an initiative funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation.

Source: Front Page Africa March 26, 2019 00:33 UTC