Asian Para Games Brings Disability Rights in Indonesia Into Focus

Indonesia’s capital hosted the third-ever Asian Para Games this month with the theme “The Inspiring Spirit and Energy of Asia,” aiming to promote awareness and empowerment for people with disabilities. But while recent years have seen some progress when it comes to disability rights, activists say the country still has a long way to go. According to Indonesia’s 2016 National Labor Force Survey, some 12.15 percent of the population reported to be living with a disability –...

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