He made the statement at a November 30 meeting responding to the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
(VOV) – Nguyen Trong Dam, Deputy Minister of Labour, War Invalids, and Social Affairs (MoLISA), says Vietnam’s support for its disadvantaged citizens—, especially those with disabilities—is demonstrated by policies and laws.
The deputy minister said the Law on Persons with Disabilities, which entered into effect on January 1, 2011, is an important milestone on the road to achieving genuine equality for disabled people.
He acknowledged poverty rates for disabled people are still disproportionately high, saying MoLISA is coordinating with relevant agencies to boost awareness about handicapped people’s rights.
He thanked domestic sectors and international organizations for helping people with disabilities integrate into the community.
US Agency for International Development Acting Vietnam Director Randy Flay noted that since 1989, the US government has spent more than US$60 million sponsoring Vietnamese programmes on improving the living standards of disabled people.
The campaign organised around the international day, includes exhibitions, sports events, and cultural exchanges designed to include and inspire local residents living with disabilities.
Đăng ký: VietNam News
