Minority backs petition by unemployed graduates with disabilities on employment demands
The Minority in Parliament has backed a petition by the Coalition of Unemployed Graduates with Disabilities, calling for improved employment opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities. The petition was received on behalf of the Minority Caucus by the Deputy Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Asokwa, Patricia Appiagyei. It was presented by the Convener … The post Minority…
The Minority in Parliament has endorsed a petition by the Coalition of Unemployed Graduates with Disabilities, advocating for enhanced job prospects for qualified individuals with disabilities. Presenting the petition on behalf of the Minority Caucus was Deputy Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Asokwa, Patricia Appiagyei.
The petition was signed by the Coalition's Convener, Gilbert Boateng Agyare. The coalition is urging the immediate hiring of qualified unemployed graduates with disabilities whose names appear on their verified list, as well as strict compliance with the employment quota for persons with disabilities in public sector recruitment and incentives for private sector employers who hire qualified individuals with disabilities.
The Minority Caucus emphasized that the Coalition's demands are both legitimate and legally sound, citing Article 29 of the 1992 Constitution which guarantees protection from exploitation and discrimination for persons with disabilities. Additionally, the Persons with Disability Act, 2006 (Act 715) mandates the State to facilitate employment opportunities for disabled individuals through public employment centers, and provides tax rebates and incentives for employers who hire qualified persons with disabilities.
The Minority Caucus also noted that Article 17 of the Constitution permits Parliament to implement affirmative measures to address social and economic disparities. The Caucus reaffirmed its dedication to advocating for policies that bolster employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and rectify the discrepancy between legal rights and the lived experiences of disabled individuals.
The Minority Caucus commended the Coalition for utilizing parliamentary channels to voice its concerns and assured that the petition would receive the necessary attention. The Minority stressed that job access should be determined by ability, competence, and determination, rather than disability.
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