{"id":2386,"date":"2024-12-21T09:10:42","date_gmt":"2024-12-21T06:10:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/westernpearlreports.com\/?p=2386"},"modified":"2024-12-21T09:10:42","modified_gmt":"2024-12-21T06:10:42","slug":"leaders-of-persons-with-disabilities-call-for-inclusivity-in-all-govt-initiatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/westernpearlreports.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/21\/leaders-of-persons-with-disabilities-call-for-inclusivity-in-all-govt-initiatives\/","title":{"rendered":"PWD Leaders Call For inclusivity in all Gov&#8217;t Initiatives."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>KAMPALA-UGANDA: Leaders of the Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Uganda have highlighted the urgent need for more inclusivity and formulation  of laws that enable their full participation in all aspects of life.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leaders representing (PWDs from all regions of Uganda raised their concerns during their engagement with speaker Annet Anita Among at the invitation of their Member of Parliament, Hon. 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