BPW NZ calls for the government to do more for
disabled New Zealanders
The Government
needs to do more for disabled New Zealanders and work
towards an accessible and inclusive society says the New
Zealand Federation of Business and Professional Women (BPW
NZ).
“The International Day of Persons with
Disabilities highlights the issues facing the disabled,
particularly disabled women who are often marginalised,”
says Vicky Mee, President, BPW NZ.
“Women with
disabilities face more discrimination and disempowerment in
their workplaces and communities than their able-bodied
counterparts.
“We urge the Government to fully
implement the international conventions that cover disabled
women to ensure their rightful inclusion in society.
"The Government also needs to collect statistical
data on access to education, employment, health and
community so that progress can be tracked – what gets
measured gets done.
“BPW NZ is looking forward to
seeing action for our disabled women,” says Mrs
Mee.
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