Role of parliamentarians stressed for rights of persons with disabilities

QNA

Geneva: The Shura Council emphasized the role of parliamentarians in improving the living conditions of persons with disabilities, protecting their rights through legislation, monitoring its implementation, and preparing budgets to ensure a decent life for them.

This came in a speech by a member of the council Dr. Sultan bin Hassan Al Dosari at the meeting of the permanent committee on democracy and human rights of the Inter-Parliamentary Union held on Tuesday as part of the 148th General Assembly of the Union hosted in Geneva.

The meeting discussed the topic of sustainable measures to improve the living conditions of persons with disabilities, including their opportunities in education and employment.

Al Dosari highlighted the important role of parliaments in monitoring the implementation of agreements concerning the rights of persons with disabilities, noting that Qatar was among the first countries to ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2008, along with similar international conventions.

He pointed out Qatar National Vision 2030’s emphasis on achieving equality and justice for all segments of society. He highlighted the rights afforded to persons with disabilities in Qatar under legislation, ensuring their access to education, skills acquisition, medical, psychological, cultural, and social care, as well as providing employment opportunities suited to their abilities and qualifications. He also mentioned that Doha will host the 4th World Disability Summit in 2028 in collaboration with the International Disability Alliance.