DStv Channel 403 Thursday, 05 December 2024

Youth Day | Discussion | Why focus on young people with disabilities?

JOHANNESBURG - Youth living with disabilities are among the most marginalised of the world’s young people and are far more likely to face severe social and economic disparities compared to those without disabilities. 

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For many young people with disabilities, isolation, exclusion, and abuse as well as lack of educational and economic opportunities are daily experiences. 

How can we better educate ourselves around these issues? 

Chairperson of NPO Disability Identity & Events, Sipho Rihlamvu and mental health and wellness specialist, Molatelo Sifoloshi discussed this with eNCA.

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