Staff Reporter
Member National Assembly (MNA), Munazza Hassan chaired the introductory meeting of the Sub Committee of the Special Committee on Persons with Disabilities held in the Parliament House on Monday which discussed in detail the purpose, scope & significance of the Sub Committee. The forum was briefed about the existing legislation related to PWDs, specifically ICT Rights for Persons with Disability Act, 2020.
It was decided during the Committee meeting to engage all the stakeholders for the detailed review and implementation of the existing laws related to PWDs. Furthermore, it was agreed upon to launch a public awareness campaign regarding the rights and our obligations towards PWDs. The Committee decided to have personal hearings of PWDs to have a better understanding of the underlying issues.
The Committee also decided to extend social protection initiatives of the government through Ehsaas Program to the PWDs besides the provision of technical training backed by the microfinancing facility to this important segment of our society for the socio-economic development of Pakistan.
The Committee showed great resolve to protect and safeguard the fundamental rights of PWDs at all the forums. It was agreed upon to provide relief to PWDs on war footings particularly in health, education and by making places and information more accessible starting from Islamabad, so its success is replicated all over the country.
