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  1. Finally, the #UNFCCC must ensure the participation of ALL rights holders groups. In order to do so, States must mandate the establishment of a formal observer constituency for #PersonsWithDisabilities.

  2. Finally, the #UNFCCC must ensure the participation of ALL rights holders groups. In order to do so, States must mandate the establishment of a formal observer constituency for #PersonsWithDisabilities.

  3. Over time, the language used to describe disability has generally become more positive and inclusive. Many activists advocate for the use of “people/persons with disabilities” and not the “handicapped” or “disabled”. But this language remains negative for many Indigenous people around the world. To them the word “disability” is stigmatising because they don’t have such a term in their vocabulary. It’s also a misrepresentation of their traditional beliefs regarding impairments.

    Ubuntu offers lessons in how to treat people with disabilities – a study of Bomvana rituals
    #southafrica #disability #ubuntu #rituals #Womenandgirls #Africanspirituality #AmaXhosa #Collectivism #Indigenoustraditionalknowledge #PersonswithDisabilities #Traditionalknowledge #Xhosaculture
  4. Over time, the language used to describe disability has generally become more positive and inclusive. Many activists advocate for the use of “people/persons with disabilities” and not the “handicapped” or “disabled”. But this language remains negative for many Indigenous people around the world. To them the word “disability” is stigmatising because they don’t have such a term in their vocabulary. It’s also a misrepresentation of their traditional beliefs regarding impairments.

    Ubuntu offers lessons in how to treat people with disabilities – a study of Bomvana rituals
    #southafrica #disability #ubuntu #rituals #Womenandgirls #Africanspirituality #AmaXhosa #Collectivism #Indigenoustraditionalknowledge #PersonswithDisabilities #Traditionalknowledge #Xhosaculture