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UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moonâ€™s message on International Day of Disabled Persons

03 December 2007 10:01 (UTC +04:00)

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon appealed to the countries of the world on December 3 - International Day of Disabled Persons. UN office in Azerbaijan told APA that the message says this yearâ€™s International Day of Disabled Persons focuses on the goal of decent work for persons with disabilities.
â€œPersons with disabilities are deprived of adequate employment opportunities in nearly every society. Estimates show that at least half of all disabled people in developed nations, and the vast majority of those with disabilities in developing countries, are unemployed. Most others are under-employed, or will never have full access to the labour market. They face numerous barriers that prevent them from fulfilling their potential. Most States do not have legislation protecting persons with disabilities in the workplace. The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which is expected to enter into force early next year, recognizes the rights of persons with disabilities to work and employment on an equal basis with others,â€ the messge says. /APA/