Iran Press/ America: In a powerful statement at the 17th session of the Conference of State Parties to the UN CRPD (COSP17) on Tuesday evening, Iran's representative, Ghaderi, called for the lifting of international sanctions, which have caused many challenges for disabled individuals in the country.
Ghaderi emphasized that sanctioning Iran's disabled community violates human rights standards. Despite Iran's efforts to support the rights of persons with disabilities through implementing laws, enhancing social inclusion, providing vocational training, and ensuring accessibility in physical and digital environments, the impact of sanctions has been detrimental.
Here is the notable section of Ali Mohammad Qadri, Head of Iran's State Welfare Organization speeches at the UN meeting.
Iran's Commitment to Supporting Persons with Disabilities
Iran has taken several steps to protect the rights of persons with disabilities, including:
We are enacting the Law on Protecting the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2017, aligning it with international standards.
We are establishing a comprehensive system for screening, diagnosing, and monitoring disabilities, focusing on prevention and tailored services.
Prioritizing community-based rehabilitation programs, economic empowerment through microfinance services, and accessibility in physical and cyberspace
Measures to Enhance Services for Persons with Disabilities
Iran has implemented various measures to improve services for persons with disabilities, such as:
Reserving 3% of employment quotas in executive bodies for disabled individuals
Providing vocational training, health insurance coverage for over 50 services, affordable transportation, education, and rehabilitation services
Establishing vocational centers offering diverse training and support irrespective of ethnicity, religion, age, or gender
The COSP17 conference is being held from June 11 to 13, 2024, at the United Nations headquarters in New York, providing a platform for global discussions on the rights of persons with disabilities.
This conference is held from 11 to 13 June 2024 at the United Nations headquarters in New York.
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