Ensure Mobility Rights For The Disabled
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The right to independent mobility is a fundamental human right, enshrined in international and national law, obliging states to ensure accessibility for persons with disabilities. Despite Nepal's legal commitments, the reality on the ground reveals cosmetic progress with poorly planned and maintained accessibility features, posing hazards. The article highlights systemic failures in infrastructure development, lack of consultation with disabled individuals, and insufficient accountability across government agencies, civil society, and media, hindering the realization of independent mobility as a lived reality.
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