NEW YORK, June 12 -- TANZANIA has outlined significant progress in advancing the participation, representation, and empowerment of persons with disabilities in leadership and governance structures at a high-level debate held at the United Nations Headquarters during the 19th Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP19).

The presentation was delivered by the Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Social Development, Gender and Special Groups, Advocate Amon Mpanju, who highlighted government efforts to mainstream disability inclusion across decision-making institutions.

He noted that the number of persons with disabilities occupying leadership positions has steadily increased, s...