Persons with disabilities feel left in governance -HRC

The Human Rights Commission (HRC) has called for physical representation of persons with disabilities in various national governance structures.

HRC spokesperson Mweelwa Muleya says this is in order to give them a sense of belonging and also promote an inclusive system of governance for sustainable development.

Mr.  Muleya  says the Commission received complaints from persons with disabilities countrywide that they felt neglected and marginalized in matters of governance.

In a statement to QTV News Mr. Muleya states that this was during the implementation of a project on empowering vulnerable groups to claim their rights which has been going  on since 2016.

Mr. Muleya notes that during the implementation of this project persons with disabilities called for an inclusive system of governance that represented their needs and interests.

He says HRC is thus also calling for effective and continuous enforcement of the Persons with Disabilities Act No. 6 of 2012 and full implementation of the 2015 National Policy on Disability.