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    UN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INFORMATION IN ARMENIA MARKS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

    armradio.am
    03.12.2010 14:20

    The UN Department of Public Information in Armenia together
    with "Pyunic" Armenian Association for the Disabled marked the
    International Day of Persons with Disabilities today and opened an
    exhibition of handicrafts, art works produced by children and adults
    with disabilities.

    The annual observance of the International Day of Persons with
    Disabilities aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and
    mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons
    with disabilities. It also seeks to increase awareness of gains to
    be derived from the integration of persons with disabilities in every
    aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.

    The theme of this year's International Day of Persons with Disabilities
    is "Keeping the promise: mainstreaming disability in the Millennium
    Development Goals". Among the promises made by world leaders at the
    MDG Summit in September was a commitment to improve the lives of
    persons with disabilities.

    Maria Dotsenko, Representative of UN Department of Public Information
    said: "The UNDPI in Armenia supports the efforts of the Government and
    civil society aimed to improve the life of persons with disabilities
    and their integration in society. Very important is that Armenia is
    among the UN member States who ratified the Convention of the Rights of
    Persons with Disabilities, which sets out the legal obligations of the
    states to promote and protect the rights of persons with disabilities."

    "We are dedicated to assist persons with disabilities to overcome
    negative community stereotypes and develop skills necessary to be
    more active members of society and UN's assistance is important for
    us," said Hakob Abrahamyan, the President of the "Pyunic" Armenian
    Association for the Disabled".

    The UN has recognized that the dignity and the equal rights of all
    members of the human family are the foundations of freedom, justice
    and peace in the world. These principles have guided the work of
    the UN and are enshrined in various instruments such as the UN
    Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, as well as
    in documents such as the International Covenants on Human Rights,
    and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.




    From: A. Papazian
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