Radio interview with Advocate Nkhasi Sefuthi, Director General at the Persons with disability advisory council Lesotho (PWDAC)
The Persons with Disability Advisory Council (PWDAC) is an independent statutory body established by the government of Lesotho through the Persons with Disability Equity Act No. 24 of 2021 (PDEA). The Council membership is diverse and includes representation from Government Ministries, Civil Society, Private Sector as well as Principal Chiefs
The difference we are making for persons with disabilities
We are shaping a more inclusive Lesotho by ensuring that the voices of persons with disabilities are heard in decision-making through our oversight, advocacy, and advisory functions which act as a vital bridge between persons with disabilities, organizations of persons with disabilities, society at large and the government to shape disability responsive national policies and institutions —thereby driving inclusive development and fostering a society where all people can participate meaningfully
Our core function is to promote, to protect, and to monitor the rights of persons with disabilities in Lesotho in accordance with the Disability Law.
Radio interview with Advocate Nkhasi Sefuthi, Director General at the Persons with disability advisory council Lesotho (PWDAC)
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) launched the report, "From Exclusion to Equality: Advancing Access for Persons with Disabilities in Lesotho" on the 23rd September 2025 at Lancers Inn Maseru, calling for access to justice for persons with disabilities in practice.
From 18–19 September 2025, PWDAC ran a two-day workshop to strengthen staff capacity on disability rights, inclusion, and institutional reform through the social model of disability
Eye on SADC highlights Persons with Disability Council activities.
Lesotho News Agency reports the establishment of a new Persons with Disability Council aimed at promoting inclusion.
News Desk highlights the launch of an advisory council dedicated to promoting inclusion of persons with disabilities in Lesotho.
Independent statutory body established by the government of Lesotho through the Persons with Disability Equity Act No. 24 of 2021 (PDEA)
Address: Sekhametsi Investment Consortium building corner Kingsways and Constitution Road, Maseru 100 Lesotho
Business hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8:00 am – 17:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am – 13:00 pm
Phone number: +266 22320116
Email: info@pwdac.org.ls
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