The Women with Disabilities Advocacy Movement in Mfantseman (WoDAMM) has staged a march through the streets of Saltpond in the Central Region, urging the government to expedite action on ratifying the African Disability Protocol (ADP).
The ADP, which complements the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), is a continent-specific framework designed to address the unique socio-cultural and systemic challenges faced by Africans with disabilities. It calls on governments to enact comprehensive laws, combat harmful traditional practices, and promote inclusivity in education, employment, and other sectors.
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During the demonstration, participants carried placards with messages such as “Ratify Africa Disability Act Now,” “Disability is not Inability,” and “Say Yes to ADP and Let’s End Stigma.” The march was themed “Women and Girls with Disabilities, Our Quest to Ghana’s Ratification of the African Disability Protocol.”
Presenting a petition on behalf of the group, WoDAMM President Ms. Felicity Yankson appealed to the government to urgently ratify and domesticate the ADP, stressing that Ghana must take the lead in protecting and advancing the rights of persons with disabilities.
The Women with Disabilities Advocacy Movement in Mfantseman (WoDAMM) has staged a march through the streets of Saltpond in the Central Region, urging government to expedite action on ratifying the African Disability Protocol (ADP).
The ADP, which complements the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), is a continent-specific framework designed to address the unique socio-cultural and systemic challenges faced by Africans with disabilities. It calls on governments to enact comprehensive laws, combat harmful traditional practices, and promote inclusivity in education, employment, and other sectors.
During the demonstration, participants carried placards with messages such as “Ratify Africa Disability Act Now,” “Disability is not Inability,” and “Say Yes to ADP and Let’s End Stigma.” The march was themed “Women and Girls with Disabilities, Our Quest to Ghana’s Ratification of the African Disability Protocol.”
Presenting a petition on behalf of the group, WoDAMM President Ms. Felicity Yankson appealed to the government to urgently ratify and domesticate the ADP, stressing that Ghana must take the lead in protecting and advancing the rights of persons with disabilities.
