Inclusive development for and with persons with disabilities Disability–inclusive development means that all stages of development processes are inclusive of and accessible to persons with disabilities. It requires that all persons be afforded equal access to education, health care services, work and employment, and social protection, among others.
Riyadh, 4 February 2021 – The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) affirmed its commitment to enhancing the education and child protection of children in Somalia, by contributing $620,000 to UNICEF. “The funding will play a pivotal role in creating a learning environment where children can continue their …
“For years, the memory of the scissors haunted me,” says Fadumo*, a 38-year-old mother of eight. She is one of the millions of Somali women who have been subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM), a dangerous and harmful practice. “I was nine years old when I was told that I would be circumcised,” Fadumo explains. …
Local governments play a crucial role in providing essential services to children. In both urban and rural surroundings, they can connect girls and boys to nutritious food, clean water, quality education, sanitation, and other services that prevent them from falling into poverty. In Somaliland, through the UN Joint Programme on Local Governance (JPLG), UNICEF has, …
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