“Un hito en la historia de la discapacidad en Guatemala”

Guatemala has historically marginalized people with disabilities, violating their fundamental rights to employment, health, and education. Recent census data highlight the scale of this overlooked population, underscoring the urgent need for institutional recognition and legal protection to ensure their full development and social inclusion. The enactment of a new certification law marks a critical turning point, establishing a biopsychosocial system that provides legal certainty regarding disability status. This framework facilitates the collection of accurate statistical data while guaranteeing free and voluntary certification, thereby aligning national policies with international human rights recommendations and fostering a more accessible environment for citizens. This development is vital for open data, as it creates a standardized, official registry of individuals with disabilities, enabling precise demographic analysis. By integrating certification data into national identity records, the state generates reliable, high-quality datasets that inform policy design, monitor equity, and support evidence-based decision-making for vulnerable communities.

Source: dca.gob.gt
Published on 2024-03-16

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