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ILO/DPI/Irish Aid 2007 Photographic Competition - Now Online

Welcome to the AbilityAsiaPacific (AbilityAP) Web site, which represents the International Labour Organization (ILO)'s Disability Programme in Asia and the Pacific Region. The Faces of Ability (shown right) are among the estimated 238 million people with disabilities of working age in the Asia Pacific region. These trainees, entrepreneurs, workers and managers demonstrate that if given a chance women and men with disabilities can be successful in the workplace and marketplace. 

The latest AbilityAP update includes photographs from the regional International Day of Disabled Persons photographic competition sponsored in the region by the ILO, Disabled Peoples' International and Irish Aid. Visit the Photo Gallery to see the complete exhibition,

Yet, for every Face of Ability shown here, there are millions of unseen people with disabilities who cannot access the very services and opportunities they need in order to be able to lead active, independent and productive lives.

Many governments across the region are taking legislative and policy action to change the situation. Non-governmental and civil society organizations are promoting rights and good practices.

Enlightened employers, who value a diversified workforce, are positively utilizing the huge potential of workers with disabilities.

And trade unionists are realizing that they need to protect the rights of disabled and injured workers.

People with disabilities are organizing self-help and advocacy groups to promote equal access and equal treatment for themselves, in their communities and the workplace.

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