Annan Praises China's Efforts to Help Disabled People

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Annan Praises China's Efforts to Help Disabled People

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In a message delivered to the Fourth Congress of the China Disabled Persons' Federation (CDPF), which was opened in Beijing Monday, UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan spoke highly of China's efforts to assist the country's 60 million handicapped people.

Annan's message said: "You raised public awareness during the International Decade of Disabled Persons. Your NGO forum in 2000 helped to advance international dialogue on the rights of persons with disabilities. You are strongly supporting the elaboration of an international convention on the rights of persons with disabilities. And your efforts to mobilize disabled people, volunteers and others are demonstrating the vital importance of participation in the decisions affecting their lives."

Annan stressed that disabled men, women and children, as well as their families, relatives and communities, can and must be involved in all aspects of disability programs, from policy-makingto the implementation and evaluation of projects.

The congress is a valuable opportunity to share best practices,strengthen China's advocacy and deepen the partnerships -- within China and with the international community -- that are essential for achieving "our common goals", he noted.

The UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) also sent a message to congratulate the congress. It places the Chinese government as among the strongest supporters ofthe elaboration process of an international convention to protect and promote the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities.

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