Pristina, 29 June 2015
Today was held a meeting of the National Council for Persons with Disabilities, where they discussed the challenges and achievements regarding the Action Plan for implementation of the Strategy on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in the Republic of Kosovo.
During the meeting, was presented a Progress Report of this Action Plan, whereby participated the Deputy Prime Minister Kujtim Shala, Head of the National Council on Disability, Deputy Ministers of the Government of Kosovo, the Office on Good Governance, Office of the Prime Minister and representatives of Non-Governmental Organizations who are dealing with the issues of people with disabilities.
Deputy Prime Minister Shala said that this meeting is of particular importance because it has to do with the protection and promotion of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the National Council will serve as a senior representative mechanism that will work with dedication to facilitate and coordinate between the Government, the NGO community and Persons with Disabilities.
“Among the main goals of the Government during this mandate will be to improve and respect human rights and living conditions for all citizens of Kosovo regardless, with particular emphasis persons with disabilities,” said Deputy Prime Minister Shala, adding that the meeting today is a proof of the commitment to meet this goal, in order the persons with disabilities be treated with dignity and not to be marginalized.
Meanwhile, Habit Hajredini, Director of the Office on Good Governance, presented a report on the achievements and challenges in the implementation of the Strategy on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
On the other hand, Bujar Kadriu, Chairperson of the Disability Forum, stressed that such meetings affect that we are on track as a place to respect and fulfil the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, within the standards foreseen by Conventions of the United Nations on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, with the aim of improving the quality of life of Persons with Disabilities.
In this meeting, were presented the work and commitment of the ministries, policies and whose activity affects the community of Persons with Disabilities.
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