PEOPLE with disability have been assured of full protection against all kinds of violence acts, including sexual harassment, abuse or denial of their basic rights.
The guarantee was given by Singida Acting Regional Administrative Secretary, Mr Patrick Kasango at the opening of a two-day meeting here aimed at getting opinions from women with disability on how to combat violence against women and children ahead of the national work plan meeting slated at a later date.
“The government will continue to further strengthen the protection of all people with disability, so that such evil acts remain a history in our community,” he said, adding, “A disabled person is just the same as any other person. I am asking you to join hands with the government in fighting the obstacles that the people with disability are facing.”
Project Coordinator in the department of Women’s participation in leadership and politics – UN Women, Ms Erasmina Massawe said the purpose of the meeting is to build the capacity for women with disability and marginalized groups of people so that they can be able to participate in the process of making national policies.
“United Nations and UN Women recognize the importance of protecting the rights, dignity and well-being of people with disabilities. This is further demonstrated by our principle that we will not leave anyone behind” she said.
Director of Labour, Youth, Employment and Persons with disability in the Prime Minister’s office, Mr Rashid Mafuraha said the Ministry will continue implementing the provision of services to people with disability during the financial year 2022/23, in collaboration with UN Women.
The two-day meeting which included participants from people with disabilities across the country and representatives from the government was organized and sponsored by UN Women Tanzania.
