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Realizing Human Potential: A Public Policy Imperative
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By Victor Santiago Pineda

 
"The development of man is the foundation on which a nation is built. This building cannot be considered complete without first developing the citizens, who are regarded as human wealth, constantly giving." - UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
 
This quote well represents the connections between the people of the UAE, the United Nations' Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and UAE Federal Law 29. As of today, 139 nations, including the UAE, have signed the Convention, agreeing to the 50 Articles. The time is now for the UAE to lead nations in implementing these articles, for the benefit of the UAE, its people, and the world.
 
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Globally, there are over 650 million persons with disabilities, and around a third of these are youth
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