Project for D eveloping and Advocating a Law for Rights for Disabled People

Goal:

That the Rights of disabled people is established and protected in Lao PDR.

Purpose:

To draft a disability rights law by disabled people in coorperation with relevant governmental and other authorities

• To raise awareness about disability rights among policy makers
• To propose a draft disability rights law to the government and advocate it in the approval process

Timeline: June 2006- May 2007

Project supporters:
Netherlands Embassy

• Japanese International Cooperation Association (JICA)
• The National Commission for Disabled People (NCDP)
• The Asia-Pacific Center for Disabilities (APCD)