Meghalaya CJ stresses rights of differently-abled communities

Shillong: Chief justice of the Meghalaya high court, justice S Vaidyanathan, highlighted the global challenge of disabilities on Tuesday, noting that at least one billion people worldwide live with some form of disability, with nearly 240 million of them being children. He stressed the importance of safeguarding the basic human rights of the differently-abled community and pointed out that various programs and policies are being introduced to support disabled children and adults.“Given the challenges faced by children with disabilities globally, there is an urgent need to increase collaborative efforts to effectively implement commitments, combat the social stigma associated with disabilities, and address the discrimination that often leads to social rejection,” Justice Vaidyanathan said during his address at a consultation program on protecting children with disabilities. The event was organised by the Juvenile Justice Committee of the Meghalaya HC.

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Chief Justice of Chhattisgarh High Court, Ramesh Sinha, stressed the importance of legislative enforcement, inclusive education, healthcare enhancements, and societal awareness to ensure equality for children with disabilities. The 9th State Level Consultation on Child Protection highlighted the need for social safeguards and awareness on the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, urging for collaborative stakeholder efforts.

Google tightens restrictions in Russia, disables these accounts

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For less than 40% disability, govt plans white UDID card

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