The Embassy of the Philippines in Canada joins the nation in the observance of the 2024 National Disability Rights Week. This year’s theme is "Promoting Inclusion: Celebrating Abilities and Advocating Access."
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared July 17 to 23 of every year as the “National Disability Rights Week.” The declaration is part of the Philippines’ commitment to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). President Marcos said the Philippines is committed to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities, and to promote respect for their inherent dignity.
In signing the law, President Marcos highlighted the need to amend Proclamations No. 1870 and 361 to be consistent with the purpose of the UNCPRD and to promote a rights-based approach on the “National Disability Rights Week.”
Together, we can create a more inclusive Philippines that celebrates the abilities of every individual and advocates for equal access.