Congratulations! We did it! Thank you for your support. Through our collective voice we were able to help contribute  reversing the governments decision to amend the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016. 

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and Department of Employment of Persons with Disability

A statement was released today by the ministry stating the following: 

During the consultation process, the Department received feedback from various stakeholders, majority of whom opined that the existing provisions of the RPwD Act, 2016 are appropriate safeguards for PwDs, and are essential for the effective implementation of the Act. They were of the view that compounding of offences would dilute the spirit of the said Act for protecting and preserving the rights of persons with disabilities.

Keeping in view the overall  sentiments of the majority of stakeholders, the Department is now of the considered view, that going ahead with the proposed amendment for compounding of offences may not be in the interest of persons with disabilities. Therefore, it has been decided by the Department that there is sufficient ground to close the consultation process and not to pursue the proposed amendment to the RPwD Act, 2016.