The government of Zimbabwe is calling on employers across sectors to prioritise the recruitment of people with disabilities, as part of its broader commitment to promoting equal opportunities and fostering social inclusion.
Zimbabwe urgently needs to bridge the employment gap for people with disabilities, according to Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Minister Edgar Moyo, as reported by ZBC News, a TV BRICS partner.
“All ministries have received a directive to give preference to people with disabilities in recruitment. If anyone from the disabled community is being excluded due to their condition, we encourage them to report it. We have inspectors at national, provincial and district levels to address such cases,” he said.
In addition to employment, the government has pledged to improve access to quality education for children with disabilities. Moyo highlighted ongoing efforts under the Basic Education Assistance Module (BEAM), noting that school selection committees at community levels are expected to prioritise children with special needs.
The country’s commitment to inclusion was formalised through the launch of the National Disability Policy in 2021, aligning Zimbabwe with international standards under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
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