Rwanda: New Policy for People With Disabilities to Deepen Inclusion

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Rwanda: New Policy for People With Disabilities to Deepen Inclusion

[New Times] The Cabinet's approval of the policy aimed at promoting the full inclusion and participation of People with Disability (PwD) in all sectors of the Rwandan society has been welcomed by different stakeholders with many calling it 'timely'.

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