“Today as we celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we highlight the importance of ensuring equal participation of disabled persons in all aspects of our societies. I commend the many Sudanese NGOs and activists involved in promoting the rights of people with disabilities. Through the U.S. Agency for International Development, the U.S. Mission has supported a variety of programs in Darfur and the Two Areas that have helped disabled people gain access to opportunities and empowered them to contribute to their communities.” Chargé d’Affaires Brian Shukan