Phnom Penh (FN), Dec. 4 – Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet underlined that on a global scale, the observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) serves as a commemoration of the struggle for social rights endured by over one billion people worldwide grappling with physical and intellectual disabilities.

The premier spoke on Monday (Dec. 4) during the celebration of the 25th National and 41st International Day of Persons with Disabilities at Diamond Island Convention and Exhibition Center in Phnom Penh.

The premier added, “since the 1950s in the United States and Europe, efforts have been underway to transform living conditions and raise awareness about disability issues. The focus is on advocating for disability rights and integrating considerations for disabilities into all aspects of political, economic, social, and cultural activities.”

The Royal Government of Cambodia has prioritized the well-being of individuals with disabilities, implementing measures including inclined parking lots, designated sign language zones, and pathways for the visually impaired. Additionally, social assistance programs have been implemented, with the state allocating over USD 1.3 billion to support approximately 1.5 million vulnerable families, the premier underlined.

On the occasion, the premier continued that the participation of the private sector, civil society, factories, enterprises and all institutions should be carried out responsibly and by raising awareness about the obligation to actively recruit people with disabilities, in line with the stipulations of the Law on the Protection and the Promotion of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

At the same time, Samdech Thipadei directed the Ministry of Information to instruct all public and private radio and television stations, as well as other media outlets, to increase the broadcast time with subtitles to ensure that individuals with hearing impairments can receive information promptly.
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