Plan to draft five-year national strategic plan for the rights of persons with disabilities

A coordination meeting to draft the five-year national strategic plan for the rights of persons with disabilities took place at the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement yesterday.
Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister Dr Thet Thet Khine said it is necessary to successfully classify the disabled grade and register the persons with disabilities in order to implement the five-year plan.
To be able to provide assistance to disabled persons effectively, the five-year plan must be finalized, she added.
The deputy minister noted that the five-year plan was drawn based on the eight principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. So, It was recognized by the international community. Upon completion of approval, the plan must be inserted with the work procedures for the implementation process.
An official reported on health, education, jobs and employment, social protection, natural disasters, state of emergency, ASEAN enabling master plan (2025), Myanmar sustainable development plan (MSDP), Incheon strategy and policies, strategies and projects drawn by the relevant ministries with regard to the five-year strategic plan. — MNA