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Synonyms and antonyms of the word: PWDs

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ADAC also called for adequate budget allocation and disbursement to the commission to enable it to discharge its constitutional responsibilities to the community of PWDs and humanity at large.

Source: https://newsdiaryonline.com/group-advocates-multi-stakeholders-approach-towards-implementation-of-abia-disability-law/

Although he added that hopefully, it’s the concerned target PWDs who benefit and will continue to access most of their ongoing services.

Source: https://lbtimes.ph/2023/04/02/unseen-crises-unheard-voices-student-testimonials-on-the-state-of-uplbs-mental-health-efforts-and-services/

Discrimination against PWDs is still very high in this country.

Source: https://punchng.com/pwds-still-face-barriers-despite-disability-act-ngo/

He said that the SDGs could not be achieved without carrying along the PWDs in drafting and implementing policies that concerned them.

Source: https://newsdiaryonline.com/pwds-demand-inclusiveness-in-sdgs-implementation-ahead-of-new-york-summit/

“In conjunction with the NCPWD, I will liaise with the Ministry of Transport to immediately put in place the process of formulating policies on transportation for PWDs as movement is crucial and the fulcrum for participation.

Source: https://dailypost.ng/2023/11/16/fg-to-set-up-disability-desks-in-mdas/

PWDs in the Philippines face numerous challenges due to the lack of accessible spaces.

Source: https://business.inquirer.net/411648/building-a-more-accessible-philippines

Some of the PWDs who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria, (NAN) said the workshop was enriching and would help them push better towards inclusion and integration of PWDs in the society.

Source: https://newsdiaryonline.com/pwds-appeal-to-c-river-govt-to-conduct-lg-polls/

Some of the PWDs who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria, (NAN) said the workshop was enriching and would help them push better towards inclusion and integration of PWDs in the society.

Source: https://newsdiaryonline.com/pwds-appeal-to-c-river-govt-to-conduct-lg-polls/

The ADP compliments the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) by addressing the rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs) from the African context.

Source: https://www.nyasatimes.com/csos-in-disability-rights-call-upon-malawi-government-to-ratify-africa-disability-protocol/

The minister noted that the FGN/IPAD programme targets rural women and youth, stressing that the programme would also ensure social inclusion and provide opportunities for participation of Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) and PWDs among others.

Source: https://newsdiaryonline.com/fg-ifad-others-partner-to-enhance-food-security-minister/

The Regional Director indicated that the disability fund is gradually removing beggars who were PWDs from the streets to empower them to fend for themselves, saying that “disability is not inability.”

Source: https://www.ghanaiantimes.com.gh/tema-disburses-gh%c2%a278000-cash-items-to-pwds/

Under Republic Act 10754, PWDs “have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others.”

Source: https://interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlights/2023/09/13/260233/hiyang-hiya-ako-matet-de-leon-raises-awareness-on-mental-illnesses-as-disabilities/

“While there could be challenges like PWDs lacking financial support increasing their vulnerability to poverty, PWDs are deprived of their rights to decide freely and responsibly on the number and spacing of their children,” he said.

Source: https://kuenselonline.com/reservations-on-the-convention-could-deprive-rights-experts/

“While there could be challenges like PWDs lacking financial support increasing their vulnerability to poverty, PWDs are deprived of their rights to decide freely and responsibly on the number and spacing of their children,” he said.

Source: https://kuenselonline.com/reservations-on-the-convention-could-deprive-rights-experts/