Editorial

Last Updated on Saturday, 23 October 2010 14:46 Written by Administrator Saturday, 07 July 2007 09:54

Dr Imad Chaker, President of the Arab Organization of Disabled People.

A dream is a vision of a positive alternative to the prevailing situation and to do so, that is, to dream is to build a world of knowledge; to instill intelligence and wisdom in individuals so development is achieved and the status quo is improved. In this sense, to dream is to break away from legends, mythological notions and imaginary concepts.

Today, our dream is to develop knowledge and instill education for all stipulated in international covenants as fundamental human rights. UNESCO’s Convention against Discrimination in Education, deemed of paramount importance today, must be espoused as a benchmark in determining how far humanitarian efforts have accomplished in terms of seeing the Education for All dream become a reality.

Education for All is an encompassing concept; it honors the right of each person to primary, secondary, and university education, including persons with disabilities, who have had to make twice the effort to achieve their humanity, participate in all facets of life and enjoy all human rights guaranteed by international and national laws, particularly Article 24 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which states:

“States Parties recognize the right of persons with disabilities to education. With a view to realizing this right without discrimination and on the basis of equal opportunity, States Parties shall ensure an inclusive education system at all levels and life long learning.”

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