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Advocates urge equal rights, accessible infrastructure for the disabled
['Associate Editor']
Radio Tamazuj - Sudanese news crossing borders
Equal opportunities in education and employment remain elusive for the vast majority of South Sudanese with disabilities, with formal educational institutions largely lacking accessible infrastructure, specialized teaching materials, and trained personnel equipped to support children with diverse learning needs, resulting in exceptionally high rates of out-of-school children with disabilities.
In response to these systemic challenges, Light for the World is calling for greater inclusion and equal opportunities for persons with disabilities across South Sudan, highlighting sports as a powerful vehicle for change.
Meanwhile, Hakim D. Chris, Vice President of the South Sudan National Paralympic Committee, said: “Creating an inclusive environment is essential.”
He pointed out that persons with disabilities—particularly women—continue to face significant barriers to exercising their basic rights.
He urged the government to strengthen inclusion across all sectors, emphasizing the urgent need for accessible infrastructure in public transport, hotels, and community facilities.