The 13 candidates vying for one seat to represent persons with disabilities in the chamber of deputies promised to advocate for inclusivity as well as having an extra seat in parliament so that they can be represented by both genders, as they kick-started their campaign in Kigali, on July 2.
as well as having an extra seat in parliament so that they can be represented by both genders, as they kick-started their campaign in Kigali, on July 2.
Gato is glad that the country is more inclusive, especially when it comes to people with disabilities, and believes that the next parliamentary representative will work even harder to improve their wellbeing. Clarisse Mukansanga, an NCPD coordinator in Southern Province, noted that the next MP who will be represent people with disability in parliament should be advocating for inclusive education.
"Some of the issues related to the lives of people with disabilities have been taken care of. But there are some that should be given more attention, like healthcare, and infrastructure. And we would like more participation in making decisions that concern our country because we are also a part of it," Twagirayezu added.
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