BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 18. Azerbaijan has
made significant strides in promoting the rights of persons with
disabilities, guided by the Convention on the Rights of Persons
with Disabilities and the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, said
Vladanka Andreeva, Resident Coordinator of the United Nations (UN)
in the country, Trend reports.
Speaking at a seminar on “Promoting the Use of Inclusive
Language in Media,” organized jointly by the UN in Azerbaijan and
the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population,
Andreeva noted that progress in social development is possible only
when all segments of society are fully included.
“A few weeks ago, the Social Development Summit in Doha
emphasized that social progress depends on the participation of
everyone,” she said.
She added that the UN Secretary-General recently presented the
sixth global report on disability, reflecting the collaborative
work over the past six years.
“The report highlights achievements from 2019-2024 and sets
higher targets for future action. In Azerbaijan, important
accomplishments have been made based on the Convention on the
Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the 2030 Sustainable
Development Agenda. As the Minister emphasized, particular
attention is given to Sustainable Development Goals 10 (SDG 10) and
16 (SDG 16). While these advancements are commendable, challenges
remain in how disability issues are covered and presented by the
media,” Andreeva said.
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