Disability initiatives launched as jobs quota not met

For Cambodians with disabilities, the launch of two major initiatives in the past two days designed to improve their lives has brought some optimism about the future—tempered by a note of caution. At Koh Pich island on Thursday, in front of a crowd of more than 2,000 people, including many with disabilities, Prime Minister Hun Sen unveiled a five-year National Disability Strategic Plan (NDSP) consisting of 10 goals to promote the rights of disabled persons. These included poverty reduction, the elimination of discrimination, improved access to education, participation in politics and equitable healthcare. The promulgation of the NDSP was followed by the launch on Friday of a program—funded by the Australian government in conjunction with the U.N.—that will see $13.1 million poured into the disability sector over the next five years. …

Holly Robertson
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