Oman showcases inclusive vision at Global Disability Forum

NEW YORK: The Sultanate of Oman took part in the 18th session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), held during June 10-12 at the United Nations headquarters in New York.
Oman's delegation to the conference was headed by Ambassador Omar bin Said al Kathiri, Oman's Permanent Representative to the UN in New York, and comprised representatives from the Ministry of Social Development and the Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs.
In a speech delivered by Badr bin Fareesh al Yahyaee, Assistant Director-General of the for Persons with Disabilities at the Ministry of Social Development, Oman highlighted its extensive efforts to support and empower persons with disabilities across all sectors. These efforts align with the provisions of the State's Basic Law, relevant national legislation, 'Oman Vision 2040' and the country's commitments under international conventions and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030.
Oman's address also outlined key achievements in the care and empowerment of persons with disabilities, including the draft law on the rights of persons with disabilities, which was formulated in accordance with the International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Other milestones include the development of a comprehensive national guide for engineering standards and specifications for inclusive urban environments and accessible transportation, as well as the organisation of the first National Forum for Persons with Disabilities in 2023, whose outcomes laid the groundwork for a dedicated lab to enhance services and programmes for persons with disabilities.
The Sultanate of Oman emphasised the importance of raising public awareness about the rights of persons with disabilities as a shared responsibility, with active participation from persons with disabilities themselves. It also called for unified visions among all member states to achieve an accessible, barrier-free environment that fulfils their aspirations. - ONA

Try Our AI Features

Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:

Learn with AIFact CheckingText to SpeechAI Summary

Related Articles

Observer

a day ago

• Observer

Syria completes first global SWIFT transfer since war, governor says

Syria has carried out its first international bank transaction via the SWIFT system since the outbreak of its 14-year civil war, its central bank governor said on Thursday, a milestone in Syria's push to reintegrate into the global financial system. Central bank governor Abdelkader Husriyeh told Reuters in Damascus that a direct commercial transaction had been carried out from a Syrian to an Italian bank on Sunday, and that transactions with U.S. banks could begin within weeks. "The door is now open to more such transactions," he said. Syrian banks were largely cut off from the world during the civil war after a crackdown by Bashar al-Assad on anti-government protests in 2011 led Western states to impose sanctions, including on Syria's central bank. Syria needs to make transfers with Western financial institutions in order to bring in huge sums for reconstruction and to kickstart a war-ravaged economy that has left nine out of 10 people poor, according to the United Nations. Husriyeh chaired a high-level virtual meeting on Wednesday bringing together Syrian banks, several U.S. banks and U.S. officials, including Washington's Syria envoy Thomas Barrack. The aim of the meeting was to accelerate the reconnection of Syria's banking system to the global financial system and Husriyeh extended a formal invitation to U.S. banks to re-establish correspondent banking ties. "We have two clear targets: have U.S. banks set up representative offices in Syria and have transactions resume between Syrian and American banks. I think the latter can happen in a matter of weeks," Husriyeh told Reuters.

Muscat Daily

2 days ago

• Muscat Daily

Oman condemns violations in Palestinian Territories

Geneva, Switzerland – Oman has strongly condemned the systematic practices carried out by Israeli forces in the occupied Palestinian Territories, particularly the extensive targeting of civilian infrastructure, including educational and cultural centres. This was reaffirmed during Oman's participation in the 59th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, during the interactive dialogue on the report of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory. Delivering the sultanate's statement, Sara al Balushi, First Secretary in Oman's Permanent Delegation to the United Nations in Geneva, expressed the sultanate's gratitude to the commission for its efforts in preparing the report, despite the serious challenges posed by the Israeli authorities' continued refusal to grant access to the occupied territories. Sara noted that the report outlines a series of grave violations by Israeli forces, including the deliberate targeting of schools, cultural centres and religious sites. She said such systematic destruction represents an attempt to erase Palestinian identity and heritage and constitutes a war of annihilation under international law. She stressed that these actions fall within the framework of crimes aimed at the total eradication of Palestinian national presence and identity.

Muscat Daily

2 days ago

• Muscat Daily

Oman reaffirms commitment to anti-personnel mine ban treaty

Geneva, Switzerland – Oman has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the principles of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention and its continued cooperation with the international community to safeguard civilians and enhance human security. This pledge was reiterated during Oman's participation in the 12th Preparatory Session of the convention, held in Geneva, Switzerland, with broad participation from State Parties and representatives of international and humanitarian organisations. Delivering Oman's national statement, H E Idris bin Abdul Rahman al Khanjari, Permanent Representative of Oman to the United Nations and International Organisations in Geneva, underscored Oman's steadfast support for the convention's core principles. He also announced that Oman has fully met the requirements of Article 5 of the convention, highlighting the sultanate's firm commitment to implementing its provisions and actively engaging with its executive mechanisms. An official delegation from the Ministry of Defence, including Staff Colonel Khalid bin Abbas al Balushi and Staff Colonel Mohammed al Kaabi, attended the technical sessions.