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PWDs Seek Implementation Of Enugu State Disabilities Law

Summary by The Whistler Nigeria

People living with disabilities in Enugu State, Tuesday, called on the state government to operationalise the state Disabilities Law 2023 which was signed by former Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi. The plea was made at Obukpa, Nsukka LGA, by participants at the ongoing training of persons with disabilities aimed at promoting gender justice, self-esteem and rights of disabled persons. The event is being organised by Community Life support, an NGO. The …

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QUALITATIVE MAGAZINE

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Malawi Freedom Network

Raising awareness: The urgent need to educate Malawians on the disability act - Malawi Freedom Network

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Group sensitises PWDs in Nsukka communities on their rights, privileges

Community Life Project (CLP), a non-governmental organisation has sensitised People with Disabilities (PWDs) in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State on their rights and privileges especially as it concerns Gender Based Violence (GBV) The two day sensitisation training which held at St Paul Catholic Church Obukpa in Nsukka on Tuesday which educated PWDs in the area to know about their rights and privileges in the society. The theme of the …

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