The Jordanian Formed Police Unit Two (JFPU2) in Voinjama, Lofa County, conducted a medical outreach for seventy disabled persons as part of the activities marking the celebration of the International Day of Human Rights on 10 December. Lunch was also served the beneficiaries and their families prior to the commencement of the outreach.
Giving an overview of the medical outreach to the disabled persons drawn from the Lofa County Association of the Disabled (LOCAD), UNMIL Human Rights and Protection Section Officer Istvan Lipniczki said the gesture demonstrated by the JFPU2 was laudable.
“Disabled persons should have equal opportunities and rights, and not be discriminated against due to their physical conditions,” Lipniczki noted.
The Commanding Officer of the Jordanian Formed Police Unit Two (JFPU2), Lt.-Col. Jaafreh Amer, said the medical outreach to disabled persons demonstrated their love and value they share with all humans irrespective of their conditions.
Lt.-Col. Amer said the JFPU2 came from Jordan not only to serve the people of Liberia but to also learn from their experiences. “Despite the conditions of disabled persons they are determined to contribute to the peace and stability of their country and they also give us hope for a better tomorrow.”
The JFPU2 Commander added his force will be proud upon returning home to tell their families that they have contributed meaningfully to the people of Liberia without prejudice and segregation.
The liaison officer of the Lofa County Association of the Disabled (LOCAD), Momoh Conteh, believed the medical outreach conducted for disabled persons by the JFPU2 showed love and kindness to persons with disabilities. “Their efforts will leave a lasting memory in the hearts and minds of persons with disabilities in Lofa County.”
