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Disability in Belarus

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Disability in Belarus refers to the people with disability in Belarus.

History

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In 2016, Belarus ratified the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. In 2017, the Government of Belarus drew up and adopted the appropriate national plan until 2025.[1]

Statistics

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Currently there are around 570,000 people with disabilities in Belarus, which counts about 6% of the population.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Social Protection of People with Disabilities". President of the Republic of Belarus. 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  2. ^ Veramejchyk, Galina (11 March 2022). "Inclusive cashiers in Belarus – Bringing people with disabilities into jobs". DVV International. Retrieved 17 September 2023.