signed the UNCRPD but hesitant to ratify the UNCRPD and we don't know the reason why government is doing like this? Without ratification of the convention mainstreaming disability in MDGs will remain dream.
After the rally a delegation of ASHA met with District Officer Mr. Moamar Salik Mirza and reminded him promises of district government Sanghar. Mr. Mirza said he remembered all previous activities of ASHA with local government and very soon they will reorganize the friends of people with disabilities forum at district level. He further said that change and transfer of government officer frequently is also a reason that work for people with disabilities not accelerated. He also emphasized on ASHA members that they must remind government officer time by time as work should be crried out. He further said that you are equal like rest of citizen and our government is with you.
Then delegate met with Newly transfered District Coordination Officer Mr. Ahmed Bukhash Khokhar. Mr. Khokhar said that he is just transfered to Sanghar two days ago. But doors of his office will remain open for people with disabilities. He further said that he know that quota of people with disabilities is not been implemented, he will ensure such job quota must be implemented. He said ASHA delegate to remain in touch and he want to work for people with disabilities during his stay in Sanghar. Delegate of ASHA ensured their full cooperation and provided introductory material of ASHA and briefed about ASHA activities and invited him to visit office of ASHA.
ASHA carried out all these activities with support of SightSavers International.
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