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Africa-Press – Gambia. <\/strong><\/span>The Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Emmanuel Daniel Joof, has said advancing the rights of children with disabilities in schools is not just a moral and societal obligation but also a legal one.<\/b><\/p>\n

Mr. Joof made this assertion at an NHRC-organizedtraining and quiz competition for students with disabilities.<\/p>\n

The event, which centered on the rights of children with disabilities, was organized in collaboration with UNICEF and other partners and it was held at the school of theGambia Organization for Visually Impaired (GOVI) in Kanifing.<\/p>\n

\u201cAdvancing the rights of children with disabilities in schools is not just a moral and societal obligation but also a legal requirement. Schools are miniature copy of society and should reflect its diversity. Advancing the rights of children with disabilities fosters an inclusive environment, where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their abilities,\u201d the NHRC chair emphasized.<\/p>\n

He highlighted that it\u2019s important that people with disabilities understand and know their rights so that they can claim these rights.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery child deserves access to quality education. By advancing the rights of children with disabilities, we ensure they have equal opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive academically and socially,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n

The UNICEF Representative in The Gambia, Nafisa BinteShafique, said human rights knowledge should be spread so that citizens will be aware of their rights.<\/p>\n

\u201c16 percent of the entire world\u2019s population lives with some form of disabilities. So, don\u2019t think that it is negligible. 16 percent is a high percentage. So, that\u2019s why it is important you know about UNCRC, which is United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, UNCRPD which is United Nations Conventions on the Rights of People with Disabilities,\u201d she highlighted.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen you talk about rights, there are always two parties; the right holders and the duty bearers, who are here to fulfill those rights, and just knowing your rights is not enough because you have responsibilities coming with your rights. You have a right to be educated but it is your responsibility to stay in school and study,\u201d she told the students.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Gambia. The Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Emmanuel Daniel Joof, has said advancing the rights of children with disabilities in schools is not just a moral and societal obligation but also a legal one. Mr. Joof made this assertion at an NHRC-organizedtraining and quiz competition for students with disabilities. 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