On 25 November 2024, the city of Yaoundé was the scene of a landmark visit led by the Minister of Social Affairs, Pauline Irène NGUENE, in the presence of her counterpart in charge of public contracts and the representative of the Minister of Housing and Urban Development. The aim of this mission was to assess the level of accessibility of public buildings for persons with disabilities and reduced mobility, and to sensitise the community to the importance of a more inclusive approach to the construction and redevelopment of public spaces.
The visits focused on several key sites: the National Assembly, the National Centre for the Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities (CNRPH) and the Telecommunications Regulatory Board (ART). These buildings were chosen for their representativeness, but also to serve as models for thinking about how to integrate the needs of persons with disabilities into public infrastructure.
The aim of this initiative was twofold: firstly, to make a practical assessment of the accessibility of these sites for persons with disabilities, and secondly, to sensitise the authorities, the general public and the construction industry to the importance of taking this into account when constructing buildings.
This activity is part of the 33rd edition of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) 2024, whose theme this year is: “Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future.” This theme highlights the importance of giving persons with disabilities a central role in building a fair and accessible future for all.
During the visit, Pauline Irène NGUENE, Minister of Social Affairs, reaffirmed the Head of State's commitment to improving conditions for persons with disabilities in Cameroon and to incorporating accessibility into new public buildings. She expressed her satisfaction with the progress made in terms of infrastructure, but stressed that more needs to be done to ensure full accessibility in all public structures in the country.
This initiative also aims to sensitise people to the need to reform the design of public spaces in order to make our cities more inclusive and accessible, so that all citizens, regardless of their abilities, can live and move in an environment that respects their rights and dignity.
In addition to being a legal and moral imperative, accessibility is above all a fundamental right for everyone. There is still a long way to go to achieve a truly inclusive society, but important steps are being taken.
On 25 November 2024, the city of Yaoundé was the scene of a landmark visit led by the Minister of Social Affairs, Pauline Irène NGUENE, in the presence of her counterpart in charge of public contracts and the representative of the Minister of Housing and Urban Development. The aim of this mission was to assess the level of accessibility of public buildings for persons with disabilities and reduced mobility, and to sensitise the community to the importance of a more inclusive approach to the construction and redevelopment of public spaces.
The visits focused on several key sites: the National Assembly, the National Centre for the Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities (CNRPH) and the Telecommunications Regulatory Board (ART). These buildings were chosen for their representativeness, but also to serve as models for thinking about how to integrate the needs of persons with disabilities into public infrastructure.
The aim of this initiative was twofold: firstly, to make a practical assessment of the accessibility of these sites for persons with disabilities, and secondly, to sensitise the authorities, the general public and the construction industry to the importance of taking this into account when constructing buildings.
This activity is part of the 33rd edition of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) 2024, whose theme this year is: “Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future.” This theme highlights the importance of giving persons with disabilities a central role in building a fair and accessible future for all.
During the visit, Pauline Irène NGUENE, Minister of Social Affairs, reaffirmed the Head of State's commitment to improving conditions for persons with disabilities in Cameroon and to incorporating accessibility into new public buildings. She expressed her satisfaction with the progress made in terms of infrastructure, but stressed that more needs to be done to ensure full accessibility in all public structures in the country.
This initiative also aims to sensitise people to the need to reform the design of public spaces in order to make our cities more inclusive and accessible, so that all citizens, regardless of their abilities, can live and move in an environment that respects their rights and dignity.
In addition to being a legal and moral imperative, accessibility is above all a fundamental right for everyone. There is still a long way to go to achieve a truly inclusive society, but important steps are being taken.