Nine months since we first heard of COVID-19, the pandemic has claimed more than one million lives and infected more than 30 million people in 190 countries. The pandemic has revealed utterly inadequate health systems, yawning gaps in social protection, and major structural inequalities within and between countries.
Having different voices at the table from all walks of life, and empowering them to have an impact in decision-making is critical to addressing inequalities. We cannot Build back better without public participation – UN Human Rights Chief Michelle Bachelet.
Legal services are complicated and expensive, which makes it difficult for persons with disabilities to access them. Legal Aid of Cambodia provides free legal support and defense lawyers to ensure everyone gets equal access to justice. Mr. Choun Pirun, a member of this organization, explains how this process works.