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    "id": 1132015,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1132015/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Musuruve",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Getrude Musuruve Inimah",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank you for giving me an opportunity to make a Statement on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. I rise pursuant to Standing Order pursuant to Standing Order No.47(1) to make a statement on an issue of general topical concern; namely, the International Day of Persons With Disabilities. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the world marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) every 3rd of December. The annual observance of this day was proclaimed in 1992 by the United Nations General Assembly Resolution No.47(3) with the aim to increase the awareness of the issue faced by Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in every aspect of social, economic and cultural life. This year‘s theme is leadership and participation of PwDs towards an inclusive, accessible and sustainable post COVID-19 world. In terms of statistics, nearly one billion persons or 15 per cent of the total world population live with some form of disability. About 80 per cent of PwDs live in developing countries while more than 100 million PwDs are children. The PwDs have been affected disproportionately by the health, social and economic consequences of the global issues hence the day is observed to weigh the participation of PwDs in the sustainable development world. Mr. speaker, Sir, as we celebrate this day, I choose to look at the gains so far that many nations have achieved in the attempt to include and mainstream PwDs in the society. Some decades ago, some PwDs were predominantly viewed from a pity paradigm and medical perception. I appreciate the nations that have adopted the human rights approach basis in integrating PwDs issues. Kenya is one of the nations that have made great attempt of ensuring that the wellbeing of PwDs is achieved. The introduction of special needs education at the Kenyatta University initiated by the Government of Kenya and DANIDA was a game changer in ensuring that children with disabilities would take the academic path, which"
}