Quang Tri: Democratic flower picking contest to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the international day of persons with disabilities (03/12/1992 - 03/12/2022)v

The contest had the participation of 45 disabled women, including 29 members from the club of women with disabilities in Vinh Linh district and 14 members from the club of women with disabilities in Vinh Thuy commune, Vinh Linh district, representatives of TOT group members for persons with disabilities in communes in the district. Ms. Nguyen Thi Tuyet, Chairwoman of Vinh Linh District Women's Union attended and sent congratulatory flowers on the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities to the district's disabled women's club.

Students answer questions about persons with disabilities in the competition

The contest questionnaire consists of 50 questions with a variety of topics such as International Day of Persons with Disabilities, gender-based violence prevention, independent living for people with disabilities, good parenting skills - building a happy family, etc.

Students share their feelings about participating in activities at the Disabled Women's Club in the area

“I am very pleased to be invited by the Club to participate in activities to celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This is a meaningful and practical activity, raising understanding, knowledge and awareness not only for persons with disabilities but also for the whole community and women in Vinh Linh district. In the coming time, the Women's Union of Vinh Linh District is looking forward to activities and is ready to coordinate and support the activities of the Vinh Linh District Women's Club with Disabilities. On the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, I would like to wish all women with disabilities and all people with disabilities good health and love in life." – Ms. Nguyen Thi Tuyet, Chairwoman of Vinh Linh District Women's Union speaking at the club activity.

A group game session of the students

At the event, the members not only participated in the contest "Democratic Flower Picking" but also exchanged and discussed enthusiastically the contents and topics surrounding the life of persons with disabilities, the rights of persons with disabilities, laws and policies for persons with disabilities. In addition, this is also an opportunity to exchange and meet members of the Club of Women with Disabilities in Vinh Linh District with members of the Club of Women with Disabilities in Vinh Thuy Commune.

The Democratic Flower Picking Contest is implemented within the framework of the project "Inclusion and independent living" implemented by the ACDC and funded by USAID.

Translator: Linh Chi