{"id":16296,"date":"2026-03-24T12:34:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T12:34:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/?p=16296"},"modified":"2026-03-24T12:34:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T12:34:10","slug":"graduates-with-disabilities-hold-protest-against-employment-discrimination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/?p=16296","title":{"rendered":"Graduates with disabilities hold protest against employment discrimination"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Scores of unemployed, qualified persons with disabilities have taken to the streets of Accra in what they describe as a peaceful demonstration, demanding equal job opportunities and the strict enforcement of inclusive labour policies.<\/p>\n<p>The group began its march from the Accra Rehabilitation Centre in Adabraka on March 24, calling on the government and employers to prioritise inclusivity and fairness in recruitment processes.<\/p>\n<p>Holding placards with inscriptions such as \u201cWe need jobs; enough is enough,\u201d \u201cBreak the barriers, not our spirit,\u201d and \u201cWe can work, we are capable,\u201d the protesters pressed for urgent and decisive action to address their concerns.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video src=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WhatsApp-Video-2026-03-24-at-09.51.19.mp4\" controls=\"controls\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/video><\/figure>\n<p>Speaking to JoyNews, the protesters expressed deep frustration over the limited employment opportunities available to persons with disabilities, despite their academic qualifications and readiness to contribute meaningfully to national development.<\/p>\n<p>One visually impaired, unemployed graduate spoke about the personal toll of prolonged joblessness. \u201cUnemployment has really been a big problem amongst persons with disabilities, especially because personally it\u2019s very difficult to depend on the people that have taken care of you from childhood at this big age of mine,\u201d she lamented.<\/p>\n<p>Another protester highlighted the emotional strain associated with continued unemployment. \u201cIt\u2019s very difficult for me. I\u2019ve not been myself; I\u2019ve been looking for employment, and it has become a problem,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A third participant underscored the loss of independence many in similar circumstances face. \u201cYou have to depend on your guardian for every single thing you want, and I don\u2019t like it that way. So I wish the government would come to our aid and grant us employment so that we can work,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n<p>The demonstrators are urging the authorities to implement concrete and sustainable measures to address the situation, insisting that qualified individuals with disabilities must be afforded equal opportunities to work and contribute to the country\u2019s socio-economic development.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5>Disclaimer: The content provided on Fish FM Online is for informational and entertainment purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or timeliness of the information presented. Fish FM Online and its affiliates are not responsible for any errors or omissions, nor for any decisions made based on the content available on our platform.<\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Scores of unemployed, qualified persons with disabilities have taken to the streets of Accra in what they describe as a peaceful demonstration, demanding equal job opportunities and the strict enforcement of inclusive labour policies. 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