THE National Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities held its first meeting of 2026 yesterday afternoon at the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement in Nay Pyi Taw, with Committee Chair and Vice-President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Nan Ni Ni Aye delivering the opening remarks.
In her address, the Vice-President said persons with disabilities are an important part of society and should have equal rights and opportunities. She stressed the need to fully implement laws, rules and policies concerning persons with disabilities and to ensure equal access to education, healthcare, employment and transport.
She called for greater public awareness of the rights, needs and available support services for persons with different types of disabilities, while also urging efforts to eliminate discrimination and mockery against persons with disabilities and promote a humanrights-based approach.
The Vice-President emphasized the importance of accessibility in public facilities and called on ministries and committees responsible for development affairs to prioritize accessibility measures in accordance with the Myanmar National Building Code. She also highlighted government efforts to provide education and care for persons with disabilities, noting that nine schools are being operated by the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement and that a new school for children with disabilities has recently been opened in Ottarathiri Township, Nay Pyi Taw.
She further called for cooperation
between the government and private sector to create employment opportunities
suited to the abilities of persons with different disabilities and to promote
their participation in business, community life, culture, sports and the arts.
In the healthcare sector, she said persons with disabilities should receive
priority services at hospitals and clinics, including emergency care,
laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging. She also stressed the need to include
persons with disabilities in disaster risk reduction and emergency preparedness
measures, as they are particularly vulnerable during natural disasters.
During the meeting, Union Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Dr Soe Win, who is also Vice-Chairman 1 of the committee, reported on measures undertaken to promote the rights of persons with disabilities, while Deputy Minister Dr Thant Zaw Lwin reported on progress in implementing decisions from previous committee meetings.
Committee members and representatives of disability organizations then discussed ongoing activities, plans and measures needed to further protect and promote the rights of persons with disabilities. The Vice-President provided additional instructions and coordination before delivering closing remarks and concluding the meeting.
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