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It is with great pleasure and joy that I address the annual General Assembly of the Cyprus Confederation of Disabled Persons' Organisations (CYSOA), a true social partner that cares substantially and sincerely for the well-meaning interests of persons with disabilities.
The KYSOA was founded in 1984 with the main objective of promoting and safeguarding the rights of people with disabilities. Today, it has eight (8) representative organizations of persons with motor, sensory, intellectual and psychosocial disabilities. It is an "umbrella" organisation of representative organisations of persons with disabilities in Cyprus. It is a member of the European Disability Forum (EDF), which brings together organisations of persons with disabilities from all over Europe.
In its almost 30 years of existence, it has given examples of the substantial work it has done. It has initiated and promoted a wide range of issues/problems concerning both the improvement of health care and the full participation in the social, economic, political, cultural and cultural life of people with disabilities in Cyprus.
KY.S.O.A. has been established as a social partner of the state in matters concerning people with disabilities by legislation since 2006.
Every Service of the State, which is to decide on issues or deals with issues that in any way directly or indirectly affect persons with disabilities, shall consult, when discussing these issues, with a representative or representatives of the Confederation.
The State continues to consider the Confederation as an important partner in efforts to combat social exclusion and empower persons with disabilities to remain active and integrated in society. It supports and will continue to support the CSO both morally and in practice with annual grants of €100,000, which will be reinforced.
I assure you that the issues of vulnerable groups of the population and persons with disabilities are high on our priorities. Our aim is to strengthen the role of persons with disabilities in society, to highlight their potential and their equal participation in all areas of their lives.
We have a duty to apply the principles of equality, respect for diversity, dignity, accessibility, participation and inclusion, in accordance with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which the Republic of Cyprus ratified in 2011.
Additional measures with holistic actions and measurable targets for the full inclusion and support of persons with disabilities are already underway in line with our commitments for the next five years. Several new actions and measures are recorded in the National Disability Strategy 2018-2028 and the National Disability Action Plan 2021-2023.
I really must congratulate and thank especially the Board of Directors and the members of the Cyprus Confederation of Disabled People's Organisations for the important work they are doing.
In conclusion, I would like to assure you of our full support for any of your efforts aimed at improving the quality of life of people with disabilities. I wish you all a successful General Assembly, and with my sincere best wishes, I declare the opening of its proceedings.
* The speech was delivered on behalf of the President of the Republic, Mr.
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