Overview

Like the rest of the world, Indonesia celebrates International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December every year. During this year’s celebration, President Joko Widodo delivered a speech assuring the government’s commitment and continuous efforts in protecting and fulfilling the rights of persons with disabilities. As addressed by the President, these commitment and efforts are demonstrated through the issuance of various regulatory frameworks related to the rights of persons with disabilities, and most recently, through the establishment of National Disabilities Commission to monitor, evaluate, and advocate for the exercise of rights of people with disabilities.[1]