Persons with disabilities in Somaliland continue to face significant barriers that limit their full participation in society. Key challenges include:\u2022 Limited access to quality and inclusive education\u2022 Inadequate access to healthcare and rehabilitation services\u2022 High unemployment and limited livelihood opportunities\u2022 Social stigma and discrimination\u2022 Poor accessibility to public infrastructure and services\u2022 Limited availability of assistive devices and rehabilitation support\u2022 Weak implementation of disability-related policies and legislation\u2022 Limited participation in governance and decision-making processes\u2022 Exclusion from humanitarian response and emergency servicesSDHO works to address these challenges through disability rights advocacy, inclusive service delivery, capacity strengthening, community awareness, policy engagement, and strategic partnerships with government, development partners, civil society, and Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs). Through these efforts, SDHO promotes equal rights, accessibility, and the meaningful inclusion of persons with disabilities in all aspects of developmen<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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