The CRPD emphasises the fundamental rights of people with disabilities to an appropriate quality of living and social protection, which is a key component of SDG 1- No Poverty. The improvement of the quality of life for those with disabilities has a direct connection to the fight against poverty.
I had a mission to honour my birthday this year. I raised funds to support four people because I was motivated to have a real difference on the lives of those with disabilities outside my work. one of them is the young girl in the wheelchair shown in the picture below.
This brave girl's tale, in which she is orphaned and lives with her grandmother, is a prime example of the detrimental relationship between "Disability and Poverty". She was deprived of the chance to attend school or socialise with peers, her life somehow changed after receiving the wheelchair. Her grandmother, bound to caregiving, faced hurdles engaging in economic activities. Sadly, their minimal participation in local events may lead to social marginalisation and stigma. This isn't just about poverty; it's about human rights.
As the former United Nations Secretary - General, Kodi Annan, eloquently stated: "Wherever we lift one soul from a life of poverty, we are defending human rights. And whenever we fail in this mission, we are failing human rights."
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