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Joining the launch virtually, she said: "In obtaining employment and economic welfare, those
with disabilities have rights that are protected under Law Number 8 of 2016 concerning Persons
with Disabilities, in accordance with the basic principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of
Persons with Disabilities." However, Ida reiterated that the issues regarding people living with
disabilities involve different sectors, which play an important role in protecting and fulfilling their
employment rights.

The same sentiment was expressed by the Coordinating Minister for Human Development and
Culture, Muhadjir Effendy, who praised the Ministry of Manpower's move to launch the disability
employment unit, and expressed the hope that it would be a positive development for persons
with disabilities in Indonesia.

Effendy said the COVID-19 pandemic has had a tremendous impact on all sections of the public,
including people with disabilities.

Data from the Ministry of Manpower's Mandatory Report on Employment as of January 2020
shows 546 companies employed 4,508 people with disabilities, out of a total workforce of
538,518, he revealed.

"On behalf of the government, we express our highest appreciation to companies that have
consciously provided sufficient space for people with disabilities to give their performance, skills
(a boost and provided them a chance to), develop their talents," he said.

He then urged other companies to meet the obligation to employ persons with disabilities, as
mandated by Law number 8 of 2016, which has been set at one percent of total workers for
private companies and two percent for state- or village-owned enterprises.

At the launch event, the Ministry of Manpower also presented awards to six companies employing
workers with disabilities and fulfilling all requirements of employment.

Awards were also given to five Manpower Offices implementing the social safety net program for
workers with disabilities who have been affected by COVID-19. The five agencies were from
Kerawang district, Subang district, DKI Jakarta province, Central Java, and Yogyakarta Special
Region. (INE) Related news: 55 disabled people join civil service recruitments Related news: VP
highlights govt's efforts for greater work access for disabled EDITED BY INE.

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