More needs to be done to support disabled, UAE minister tells UN


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More work needs to be done to support the rights of disabled people, according to the UAE’s Minister of International Cooperation and Development.

Lubna Al Qasimi said in a speech to the UN General Assembly on Wednesday that despite progress made by the UAE there was still more to be done.

She said a “global partnership” was needed to develop livelihoods for people with disabilities.

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