Papua New Guinea: Disability inclusion urged as government priority

Benson Tegia, Operations Manager at the National Capital District Diff-Abilities Advocacy Agency (NCDDAA), has called for disability inclusion to be elevated as a key government priority. Tegia made his remarks during the NCD Disability Sector Dialogue held at the Holiday Inn in Port Moresby.

He emphasized that the gathering, which included representatives from various agencies, service providers, donors, the media, and persons with disabilities themselves, demonstrated a collective commitment to driving positive change for people with disabilities.

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Disability inclusion must be treated as a government priority.

The dialogue aimed to foster collaboration and discussion on how to better integrate disability inclusion into national policies and practices. Tegia's statement underscores the ongoing efforts to advocate for the rights and needs of individuals with disabilities within Papua New Guinea.

Further details on the specific outcomes or recommendations from the dialogue are not available in the provided text, as it is an excerpt requiring a subscription for full access.

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The presence of agencies, service providers, donors, media and persons with disabilities showed commitment to change.