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UAE affirms commitment to empowering special people
Gulf Today
|June 16, 2025
The UAE participated in the 18th Session of the Conference of States Parties (COSPI8) to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from June 10-12, 2025.
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The UAE delegation was led by Sana Bint Mohammed Suhail, Minister of Family.
During the delivery of the UAE's national statement at the General Debate, she affirmed the UAE's commitment to empowering People of Determination, highlighting their unique abilities and their right to equal opportunities to participate in the nation’s advancement.
She stated, “In the United Arab Emirates, we believe that people with disabilities, or as we call them ‘People of Determination,’ are partners in building the nation. They possess abilities worthy of appreciation and deserve equal opportunities for empowerment and participation. Therefore, the UAE has adopted a comprehensive approach to building a society that embraces all its members, founded on the values of tolerance and justice.”
The Minister further highlighted the UAE's significant progress in empowering People of Determination through six key pillars of inclusion, namely healthcare, education, employment, social protection, accessibility, and community participation.
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