Central Equatoria Government on December 3rd marked the International Day of Persons with Disability in Morobo County.
The commemoration focuses on inclusion and empowerment of persons with disability, Radio Easter reports.
The occasion drew state and county officials, NGOs and community members.
Recognize persons with disability as part of the community, says Sebit Kobulu Ezbon, Central Equatoria State’s chairperson of the physical disabled union.
Remove stigma and discrimination against people with disability, says Kenyi Abiaza John, Morobo County Member of Parliament.
MP Abiaza says awareness against dishonour of persons with disability bridges inequality in community.
Meanwhile, Santo Paul Lasuba, the mayor of Yei Municipality appeals to police to train on sign language to handle cases of deaf people.
Next year’s commemoration of the International Day of Persons with Disability will be in Terekeka County, the state authorities say.