There are many issues affecting persons with disabilities in Zambia. Only a small fraction of the work force with disabilities is in both formal and informal employment. If they earn a living, the majority is in the informal agricultural sector and their income is hand-to-mouth. A lot of youths with disabilities are not in employment on the basis of…
This petition is today, the 2nd of December, 2014, submitted to the Human Rights Commission with a copy for the attention of the President of the Republic of Zambia. The petition is particularly submitted to the Human Rights Commission because it concerns different issues across all the rights of children with disabilities. It outlines the actual problems faced by children…
On the 3rd of December, 2014, Zambia commemorated the International Day for Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) just like any other country in the world. This year’s theme is “Sustainable Development: the Promise of Technology”. In Zambia, the theme focuses on children and women with disabilities. DRW is actively participating in all activities lined up for this day. We feel it…
