Proclaimed by the United Nations, it has been celebrated since 1992 to acknowledge and recognize the experience and capabilities of persons with disabilities. Better, he comes to understand their living conditions and awareness of the benefits arising from their participation in all aspects of life.
Unfortunately, here and elsewhere, and for many, this may still be not just an ordinary day but another day longer be added to the long list of day already celebrated throughout the year .
Indeed, some research done around us, shows that many people are unaware of the CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, which has yet been adopted December 13, 2006 at UN headquarters and entered into force since March 30, 2008.
This is an opportunity to salute the countries who have ratified to give legal force to international treaty that seeks to restore justice. We have in fact realized in the world, "the possibilities of participation, equality and empowerment of full and entire available to persons with disabilities, particularly in the areas of rehabilitation, the education, training and employment, remain more limited than those enjoyed by persons without disabilities. This is largely due to the fact that persons with disabilities, victims of negative social attitudes, are deprived of an equal enjoyment of their rights as citizens. These same attitudes restrict opportunities for social contact and close personal relationships with others for people with disabilities. "(Preamble Action Plan Mali African Decade of Persons with Disabilities).
We, members of MONT ALEDJO INTERNATIONAL (MAIN), a young organization established in Quebec believe that this crucial period of ratification of the Convention, the International Day of Disabled Persons should not be overshadowed or unnoticed.
Believing that each individual is a disabled potential, it is desirable that everyone is aware of the text which should "significantly to redressing the profound social disadvantage experienced by disabled people and encourage their participation on the basis of equality Opportunities in all areas of civil, political, economic, social and cultural, in developed countries as in developing countries "(Preamble of the Convention - the point y).
If Canada, for its part, the work currently setting up ideal conditions for its ratification, we also welcome the active engagement of Quebec and its Ministry of Immigration and Cultural Communities, which recently launched the Action Plan 2009-2011 in respect of persons with disabilities. This act is both a real breakthrough and a visionary plan that paves the way for the eradication process of social stigma that is too often associated with disability and incapacity.
Until the convention also become a reality among us, MAIN in benefits, on the eve of International Day
persons with disabilities, to recall that according to The Canadian Association for the United Nations, more than 500 million people suffer from disabilities due to mental, physical or sensory impairment and, whatever the region where they live their lives is often limited by physical or social barriers.''
In doing so, each of us to his level, can contribute to building an inclusive society that respects the choices and needs of persons with disabilities and their families by demonstrating:
- Against prejudice and discrimination.
- Against all forms of exploitation, discrimination or violence.
- Were promoted to the education and employability of people with disabilities and
- To prevent that is to avoid putting his life and that of others in danger on our highways, our workplaces, etc..
- For participation in the extension thereof which deserves a grant, through the media, our attention, as well as other conventions such as the Tokyo Convention, the Convention on the Rights of the Child or and the Convention against all Forms of Discrimination against Women ...
Finally, MONT INTERNATIONAL ALEDJO calling you to wear this
December 3, another view on the issue related to disability in general and to contribute to the popularization of the Convention.
Make ours the familiar slogan of AWID, "Change is not alone. We collectively provoke.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
On 3 December, the international community will celebrate the International Day of Disabled Persons.
AFRIQUE_90% of Africans are not protected by legal provisions in the fight against smoking
While Africa is experiencing an increase in smoking more than that of other developing regions, about 90 percent of Africans still have no real protection against passive smoking. It's finding a new report released today during a regional conference on cancer.Cependant this report, Global Voices: Rebutting the Tobacco Industry, Winning Smokefree Air (global voice: to refute propaganda the tobacco industry to fight smoke-free air) indicates that hope is possible. Several African countries struggling against the aggressive efforts of the tobacco industry to stop public health interventions to implement legal provisions in the fight against smoking, which will provide protection to more than 100 million additional people compared to 2007 levels. The report was published by the Global Partnership for a Smoke-Free World, Global Smokefree Partnership, which includes many partners.
"For the first time in history, we have tools for preventing a pandemic," said Dr. Otis W. Brawley, chief medical officer of the American Cancer Society. "Recent data show that, if current trends continue, more than half of the Africa region will double its consumption of tobacco over the next twelve years. Providing smoke-free public places is an example of a response to low cost and extremely effective, which must be implemented now to protect health. "
During the past year, Kenya and Niger have implemented national policies to fight against smoking. For its part, South Africa, where legislation in the fight against tobacco use existed since March 2007, continues to play an important role in the region, demonstrating that laws in the fight against smoking may be implemented in Africa. In a first for the region, Mauritius has recently passed a law which is not far from meeting the standards Framework Convention for Tobacco Control, and is one of measures against smoking in the most vigorous world.
However, the report says, obstacles to implementation remain in many countries including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana and Uganda, particularly in the identification of resources for implementation, and l opposition of the tobacco laws in the fight against smoking. In Abuja, Nigeria, 55 percent of students in schools do not know that passive smoking was hazardous to health, and barely 1 percent of the population of Nigeria is protected by strong legal provisions in the fight against smoking .
The report highlights the tactics of the tobacco industry to stop the establishment of a statutory scheme for the fight against smoking, and to convince African governments to the economic importance of tobacco and the fact that increasing taxes on cigarettes and put in place legislation banning smoking will lead to loss of revenue and employment. In Kenya, for example, the tobacco industry has initiated legal action against the passage in Parliament of a strict law in the fight against smoking. And in Zambia, the company British American Tobacco has contributed to empty their content of proposed anti-smoking.
However, many findings in recent years show that in reality these tax losses are not realized. According to the report, the law in the fight against smoking Mauritius will have no impact on tourism revenues, which account for nearly one quarter of GDP. In South Africa, the VAT receipts show that the laws against smoking had no significant impact on restaurant receipts and could even have a positive effect. The tax increase in South Africa was followed by an increase in revenue. And in countries where tax revenues are scarce, the tax increase may be beneficial for social services, education and health care.
In addition to a statutory scheme for the fight against smoking, economic interventions, such as high taxation of cigarettes, can significantly help reduce effectively and efficiently use in Africa. Doubling the price of cigarettes by increasing taxes can reduce consumption by 60 percent. This is true in many African countries. In South Africa, for example, tobacco consumption has fallen by one third since 1993, with implementation of large increases in cigarette taxes.
In 2010, smoking costs the lives of 6 million people worldwide, of which 72 percent live in countries with low income and middle-income. If current trends continue, it will kill 7 million people per year in 2020 and over 8 million per year in 2030.
About 1 billion people in 45 countries around the world now benefit from legal protection against the health hazards of passive smoking in the workplace or in public places. Despite rapid progress, more than 85 percent of world population, including those of many low-income, middle income, still no real protection against passive smoking.
The report of the Global Partnership for a Smoke-Free World was launched at a media summit hosted by the American Cancer Society, which preceded the conference Cancer in Africa AORTIC which begins November 12 in Dar es Salaam Tanzania.
"For the first time in history, we have tools for preventing a pandemic," said Dr. Otis W. Brawley, chief medical officer of the American Cancer Society. "Recent data show that, if current trends continue, more than half of the Africa region will double its consumption of tobacco over the next twelve years. Providing smoke-free public places is an example of a response to low cost and extremely effective, which must be implemented now to protect health. "
During the past year, Kenya and Niger have implemented national policies to fight against smoking. For its part, South Africa, where legislation in the fight against tobacco use existed since March 2007, continues to play an important role in the region, demonstrating that laws in the fight against smoking may be implemented in Africa. In a first for the region, Mauritius has recently passed a law which is not far from meeting the standards Framework Convention for Tobacco Control, and is one of measures against smoking in the most vigorous world.
However, the report says, obstacles to implementation remain in many countries including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana and Uganda, particularly in the identification of resources for implementation, and l opposition of the tobacco laws in the fight against smoking. In Abuja, Nigeria, 55 percent of students in schools do not know that passive smoking was hazardous to health, and barely 1 percent of the population of Nigeria is protected by strong legal provisions in the fight against smoking .
The report highlights the tactics of the tobacco industry to stop the establishment of a statutory scheme for the fight against smoking, and to convince African governments to the economic importance of tobacco and the fact that increasing taxes on cigarettes and put in place legislation banning smoking will lead to loss of revenue and employment. In Kenya, for example, the tobacco industry has initiated legal action against the passage in Parliament of a strict law in the fight against smoking. And in Zambia, the company British American Tobacco has contributed to empty their content of proposed anti-smoking.
However, many findings in recent years show that in reality these tax losses are not realized. According to the report, the law in the fight against smoking Mauritius will have no impact on tourism revenues, which account for nearly one quarter of GDP. In South Africa, the VAT receipts show that the laws against smoking had no significant impact on restaurant receipts and could even have a positive effect. The tax increase in South Africa was followed by an increase in revenue. And in countries where tax revenues are scarce, the tax increase may be beneficial for social services, education and health care.
In addition to a statutory scheme for the fight against smoking, economic interventions, such as high taxation of cigarettes, can significantly help reduce effectively and efficiently use in Africa. Doubling the price of cigarettes by increasing taxes can reduce consumption by 60 percent. This is true in many African countries. In South Africa, for example, tobacco consumption has fallen by one third since 1993, with implementation of large increases in cigarette taxes.
In 2010, smoking costs the lives of 6 million people worldwide, of which 72 percent live in countries with low income and middle-income. If current trends continue, it will kill 7 million people per year in 2020 and over 8 million per year in 2030.
About 1 billion people in 45 countries around the world now benefit from legal protection against the health hazards of passive smoking in the workplace or in public places. Despite rapid progress, more than 85 percent of world population, including those of many low-income, middle income, still no real protection against passive smoking.
The report of the Global Partnership for a Smoke-Free World was launched at a media summit hosted by the American Cancer Society, which preceded the conference Cancer in Africa AORTIC which begins November 12 in Dar es Salaam Tanzania.
To promote the health of the population in Togo: AFRICA LOVE in action
From October 19 to 05 November instant, the International Association of Physicians for the Promotion of Education and Health in Africa (LOVE-AFRICA), Section Togo, has a large output of land in the Kara region. Approximately 836 patients have been operated in the free cities of Bassar and Kara. Thus, 385 patients treated at the hospital Bassar and 451 beneficiaries supported the CHR Kara, have seen their suffering alleviated. Of these, 236 people have been made in ophthalmology (cataracts in 167), 578 general surgery (including 44 hernias, 38 lipomas, 32 goiters and 5 cesarean sections) and 22 in stomatology.
This is a new phase of free health campaigns initiated since 2006 by doctors, pharmacists, allied with the main objectives of providing primary health care to the poor, especially rural. This transaction follows the recent campaign of consultations took place in this region from 31 August to 19 September. In terms of balance, LOVE AFRICA Section Togo has already brought its various services to more than 100 000 patients in 128 locations across the country. In health interventions of the Association are oriented campaigns of medical care in ophthalmology, ear nose and throat, dentistry, dermatology, gynecology, cardiology, internal medicine and general medicine and surgery without forgetting the fight against HIV / AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
The purpose and objectives LOVE AFRICA have won the support of the Togolese authorities mainly that of the President of the Republic, Essozinam Faure Gnassingbe has never ceased to bring his personal financial and moral support to the Association. "We never lacked the moral and financial support from the government that accompanies us as NGOs. The President of the Republic of Togo, His Excellency Faure Gnassingbe Essozimna has always given his unwavering support through our available financial resources in all our actions. As the beneficiary populations, they show him their gratitude power its continued support in the actions of our association I would like to pay tribute, "said Dr. Serge Michel Kodoma, founding president of the association.
In fact, thanks to the support of the Head of State, LOVE AFRICA-Togo has already conducted several activities in the medical field in several regions of Togo, among others, support free of 3343 patients in June 2007 in the region Savannah, support free of 8225 patients in May 2007 in the region of Kara, free pick-up approximately 11,000 patients in August and September 2007 in the Plateaux region, the management of 10,037 patients free in the central region during February 2008, a national campaign to support medical-surgical fair started out since November 2008 in the regions Maritime and Plateaux. During the last campaign of care that was held from August 31 to September 20 in some localities in northern, more than 15,700 patients were treated free in general medicine, ophthalmology, Oto-Rhino-Laryngology (ENT) surgery General and gynecology. A total of 81 patients were operated.
By supporting this project, the President of the Republic has shown its willingness to establish a policy of population development at the base. This is evidence that health is at the heart of its concerns. Through LOVE AFRICA, the Head of State and his obvious attention he continues to give the whole population, mainly rural and impoverished. Moving the State Minister, Minister of Health with the medical team to Togo AFRICA-LOVE just materialize the government's support to the activities of the Association.
This is a new phase of free health campaigns initiated since 2006 by doctors, pharmacists, allied with the main objectives of providing primary health care to the poor, especially rural. This transaction follows the recent campaign of consultations took place in this region from 31 August to 19 September. In terms of balance, LOVE AFRICA Section Togo has already brought its various services to more than 100 000 patients in 128 locations across the country. In health interventions of the Association are oriented campaigns of medical care in ophthalmology, ear nose and throat, dentistry, dermatology, gynecology, cardiology, internal medicine and general medicine and surgery without forgetting the fight against HIV / AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
The purpose and objectives LOVE AFRICA have won the support of the Togolese authorities mainly that of the President of the Republic, Essozinam Faure Gnassingbe has never ceased to bring his personal financial and moral support to the Association. "We never lacked the moral and financial support from the government that accompanies us as NGOs. The President of the Republic of Togo, His Excellency Faure Gnassingbe Essozimna has always given his unwavering support through our available financial resources in all our actions. As the beneficiary populations, they show him their gratitude power its continued support in the actions of our association I would like to pay tribute, "said Dr. Serge Michel Kodoma, founding president of the association.
In fact, thanks to the support of the Head of State, LOVE AFRICA-Togo has already conducted several activities in the medical field in several regions of Togo, among others, support free of 3343 patients in June 2007 in the region Savannah, support free of 8225 patients in May 2007 in the region of Kara, free pick-up approximately 11,000 patients in August and September 2007 in the Plateaux region, the management of 10,037 patients free in the central region during February 2008, a national campaign to support medical-surgical fair started out since November 2008 in the regions Maritime and Plateaux. During the last campaign of care that was held from August 31 to September 20 in some localities in northern, more than 15,700 patients were treated free in general medicine, ophthalmology, Oto-Rhino-Laryngology (ENT) surgery General and gynecology. A total of 81 patients were operated.
By supporting this project, the President of the Republic has shown its willingness to establish a policy of population development at the base. This is evidence that health is at the heart of its concerns. Through LOVE AFRICA, the Head of State and his obvious attention he continues to give the whole population, mainly rural and impoverished. Moving the State Minister, Minister of Health with the medical team to Togo AFRICA-LOVE just materialize the government's support to the activities of the Association.
