UNPAI

Solemn Address by UNPAI on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
​Introduction: The Pillar of Dignity
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​Honorable Guests, dear Partners, Representatives of Organizations, Ladies and Gentlemen, and above all, dear Sisters and Brothers living with a disability,
​Today, December 3rd, the world unites to observe the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. For UNPAI — United for Peace and Aid International — this is not merely a day of commemoration. It is a day for the solemn reaffirmation of our deepest commitments: commitments to the dignity, the rights, and the full and complete inclusion of every single person.
​We gather under a powerful theme this year: "Fostering Inclusive Societies for Persons with Disabilities to Fuel Social Progress." This theme is not just an aspiration; it is a fundamental truth: there can be no true social progress without the inclusion of all.
​I. The Reality and the Reckoning
​Over one billion people across the globe, approximately 15% of the world's population, live with some form of disability. They represent an incredible diversity of talent, experience, and perspective.
​Yet, reality is often marked by invisibility and barriers. From physical barriers that prevent access to schools and workplaces, to social barriers that manifest as discrimination and prejudice.
​These barriers are not inherent to disability; they are a reflection of societies that have not yet learned to embrace diversity. Difference is not a burden; it is a strength. A disability is not an incapacity; it is a human condition that calls for the adaptation of our environment.
​II. UNPAI's Commitment: Peace, Aid, and Inclusion
​Our mandate at UNPAI is twofold: Peace and Aid. And at the heart of both missions lies Inclusion.
​In our humanitarian aid programs, we commit to ensuring that assistance reaches persons with disabilities in an equitable and accessible manner, as they are often the most vulnerable during crises.

Message de Réconfort et de Solidarité
de United for Peace and Aid International (UNPAI)

Chers membres, chers volontaires de la Croix-Rouge RDC,

Nous avons appris avec une profonde inquiétude les difficultés auxquelles vous êtes confrontés à Uvira, suite au refus de soutien du Général Olivier GASITA, alors même que les besoins humanitaires sont urgents et croissants.

Dans ces moments d’incertitude et de tension, UNPAI tient à vous adresser tout son soutien moral et sa solidarité indéfectible. Votre engagement sur le terrain, malgré les obstacles, honore les valeurs les plus nobles de l’action humanitaire : la neutralité, l’humanité et le courage.

Sachez que vous n’êtes pas seuls. Nous sommes à vos côtés, en pensée et en action, pour plaider en faveur d’une réponse rapide, respectueuse des droits humains et des principes humanitaires.

Continuez à tenir bon. Votre détermination est une lumière dans l’obscurité. Ensemble, nous continuerons de nous battre pour la paix, la dignité et l’espoir.

Avec tout notre respect et notre fraternité,

Le Secrétariat Général
United for Peace and Aid International (UNPAI)