Social Development Ministry participates in GCC meeting for empowering persons with disabilities

Riyadh, June 1 (BNA): Sadiq Sahwan, Rehabilitation Welfare Director at the Ministry of Social Development, participated in the second meeting of the working group tasked with amending the texts of the unified law for empowering persons with disabilities in the GCC countries.

The meeting was organised by the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

The meeting discussed topics and amendments to the unified law to enhance the rights of persons with disabilities and empower them in multiple areas, including enhancing education and vocational training, ensuring appropriate job opportunities, health care, access to public services, and community participation rights.

The meeting also exchanged expertise, insights, challenges and opportunities to deliver positive change for people with disabilities.

It emphasised the importance of coordination between member states, to exchange expertise and unify efforts made in this field.