A day established by the UN in 1992, not just to remember our disabled fellow citizens, but to enable the citizens of the world to take stock of the level of inclusion in their society, as well as the steps to be taken for an equal society guided by international and European conventions, says DISY.
As stated in a statement, the Democratic Rally, faithful to the values of social liberalism bequeathed to us by our political father Glafkos Clerides, does not just stick to wishful thinking hoping for a better future, but proves with actions its vision for an inclusive Cyprus and for autonomous citizens, moving towards the systemic changes needed for an equal country that will be an example.
"In today's era as a state we have to make the transition from the charitable model to the social model where our disabled fellow citizens will not face barriers to work, education and participation in democracy, a democracy which as Albert Camus said is not the law of the majority but the protection of the minority.
Today we call on all citizens to join us in this vision, where we will not just support our disabled fellow citizens, but one stone at a time, we will tear down the walls that have been erected in front of them, building a new inclusive Cyprus that we will all be proud of" he concludes.
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