In Albania there are more than 110.000 persons with disabilities. Until 1993 they were invisible, kept in institutions, and no one talked about their rights. Today the issue is less controversial but Blerta Cani Drenofci, Executive Director of the non-governmental organisation Albanian Disability Rights Foundation (ADRF), says her choice of career has often been questioned: “In the beginning I met a lot of ignorance. My friends were surprised that I wanted to work with this issue.”
The criteria used for assigning disability status in Albania are inadequate, thus the figure of 110.000 persons with disabilities is probably higher. Until 1993 no one talked about the rights of persons with disabilities. Empowering this group is a long-term project that requires dedication. Still, many people with disabilities are afraid to raise their voices.
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