Baghdad Head of the National Wisdom Movement, Ammar al-Hakim, renewed his position in support of people with disabilities.

Al-Hakim said in a statement on the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities: “We renew our position in support of this large segment, and we call for its support and spread the culture of dealing with persons with disabilities, especially with the high percentage of them in Iraq due to wars and the effects of terrorism.”

On this occasion, he called on the legislative and executive authorities to pass laws and procedures and develop special policies to deal with this segment and to allocate sufficient budgets for them to develop their capabilities, empower them and solve their problems.

Al-Hakim stated: “We have held many conferences and events for people with disabilities, and we have followed up their affairs with the government and the House of Representatives. We have achieved part of the aspirations of this honorable segment, and we will continue the effort to achieve all of its aspirations.”

Source: National Iraqi News Agency