The Persons with Disabilities Act 2003 in Kenya is currently undergoing review. The new Persons with Disabilities Bill 2015 seeks to repeal and replace the Act. The review is essential in order to take into account the provisions of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with […]
First independent expert report on albinism presented to Human Rights Council
The very first report by the Independent Expert on the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism (PWA), Ikponwosa Ero, has recently been presented to the Human Rights Council. In this unprecedented report, the Independent Expert presents a number of reflections on the human rights situation of persons with albinism alongside her vision on […]
Malta: new law will recognise sign language
Published by Times of Malta March 09 2016. Go to Original Source Maltese sign language will be officially recognised through a new law that will open the door to more inclusion and help address the interpreter shortage. Deaf people in Malta have long been calling for the recognition of Maltese sign language. The first step […]
Commitments in South African Disability Rights Summit
The Disability Rights Summit entitled ‘Unified in Disability, Together Advancing People’s Power’ concluded on March 12. Hosted by the Department of Social Development in Pretoria, the summit set off with ambitious directions and concluded with bold statements. The stated objective was the analysis and conversion of the White Paper on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities into […]
Indonesia to set up national disability commission
The Indonesian government and the House of Representatives have reached an agreement to establish the National Disabilities Commission (KND) charged with improving the well-being and protecting the rights of persons with disabilities. The agreement was reached in a meeting set up by government officials and the House Commission VIII specifically to discuss a bill addressing the welfare […]