Summary of the project implemented by The Association of Youth with Disabilities of Montenegro
Following the proposal of the Draft Law on Amendments to the Law on Professional Rehabilitation and Employment of Persons with Disabilities, without prior consultations with representative organizations of persons with disabilities and amendments that are not in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, AYDM has developed the project Act Now for a Safe Tomorrow. The project aims to raise public awareness and inform decision-makers about its negative impact by analyzing the current legal solution, conducting consultations with relevant stakeholders, strengthening the dialogue between the civil sector and the government, and ensuring the participation of organizations.
Project goals
To advocate for the withdrawal of the Draft Law on Amendments to the Law on Professional Rehabilitation and Employment of Persons with Disabilities by raising awareness among the public and decision-makers about its negative impact.
Beneficiaries
- Persons with disabilities as the key target group directly affected by the proposed Draft Law , as the intervention focuses on protecting their rights to work and employment;
- Representative organisations of persons with disabilities, which will be engaged in the consultation process and advocacy for changes in legislation;
- Employers who hire persons with disabilities, as the amendments impact the scope of subsidies and their employment decisions;
- Decision-makers, namely members of the Parliament and representatives of the executive government, as key actors who have the power to approve or block the Draft Law;
- Representatives of international organisations and national institutions, as well as organisations working on the rights of persons with disabilities, who can support the initiative; and
- Media representatives to ensure the maximum reach of the initiative’s outcomes and to raise awareness of the negative consequences of the proposed amendments.
Main activities
- Preparation and implementation of an analysis on the application of the current Law on Professional Rehabilitation and Employment of Persons with Disabilities, including at least 10 key findings and recommendations for improving this act;
- Organizing three consultations and meetings with representatives of organizations of persons with disabilities, persons with disabilities, employers, and other relevant stakeholders in the central, northern, and southern region;
- Implementation of an advocacy campaign including promotion on social media through:
– Organising at least three meetings with Members of the Parliament of Montenegro, representatives of the Government of Montenegro, and other officials.
– Participation in at least five TV shows and interviews, as well as publishing articles in newspapers and portals.
– Creation of at least two press releases and official letters to international organisations and national institutions directly addressing the negative consequences of the proposed amendments and calling for accountability from the Ministry.
– Preparation and publication of visuals and video content for social media
- Organising a press conference to present the analysis of the implementation of the current Law on Professional Rehabilitation and Employment of Persons with Disabilities
