Young group of persons with disabilities in Torit town of Eastern Equatoria says like other disabled worldwide, they face unfair treatment in employment, transportation education and political participation.
A secretary for the group, Odongio Clement says equal participation in public life is a universal right for creating stable democracies and active citizenship, Radio Emmanuel reports.
Odongio re-echoes UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki Moon’s call for policies and practices to include people with disabilities in development.
A vice chairperson of the group, Oromo Jimmy says persons with disabilities mark the International Day of Persons with Disability to create awareness.