TDOU Conducts UNCRPD Awareness Training for Kwiha Sub-City Officials
At the center of the group is an older man wearing sunglasses and a beige vest with a TDOU logo. He is standing with the assistance of a white cane, indicating a visual impairment. The individuals around him are dressed in a mix of professional and casual attire, including jackets, button-up shirts, trousers, and one long blue patterned dress with a matching headscarf.
Behind the group, a banner reads: “Training on UNCRPD for Woreda Sector Heads and Coordinators in Tigray, Enderta Woreda.” The banner also states that the training was organized by TDOU and funded by the European Union Civil Society Fund Plus (EU-CSF+).
The room has light-colored walls and a smooth tiled floor. The participants appear relaxed and attentive, suggesting a formal but friendly training environment. The photograph documents a disability rights awareness training aimed at strengthening understanding of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) among local government officials and coordinators.
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A group of eight adults stands indoors in front of a large white banner during a UNCRPD training event. The participants are arranged in a single row and face the camera, posing for a group photograph. At the center of the group is an older man wearing sunglasses and a beige vest with a TDOU logo. He is standing with the assistance of a white cane. The individuals around him are dressed in a mix of professional and casual attire, including jackets, button-up shirts, trousers, and one long blue patterned dress with a matching headscarf. Behind the group, a banner identifies the event as a training on UNCRPD for woreda sector heads and coordinators in Tigray, Enderta Woreda, organized by TDOU. The image documents a disability rights awareness training intended to strengthen understanding of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities among local officials and coordinators.
The Tigray Disability Organizations Union (TDOU) conducted a training session on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) today in Kwiha Sub-City, Enderta Woreda.
The training was attended by 10 officials from Kwiha Sub-City and aimed to enhance their awareness and understanding of the rights of persons with disabilities. Participants were introduced to the principles of the UNCRPD and the importance of ensuring that persons with disabilities are included in governance, development planning, and public service delivery.
The training forms part of TDOU’s ongoing efforts to promote disability inclusion and strengthen the capacity of local government institutions to uphold and advance the rights of persons with disabilities.
By increasing awareness among local officials, the initiative is expected to contribute to more inclusive decision-making processes and improved accessibility and participation for persons with disabilities within the community.
TDOU remains committed to working with government institutions and other stakeholders to foster a more inclusive society where the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities are respected and protected.