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.
The Persons with Disability Advisory Council (PWDAC) has carefully reviewed the 2026/2027
Budget Estimates Speech. This statement provides an analysis of the extent to which the national
budget is inclusive of persons with disabilities and offers recommendations to strengthen
disability-responsive budgeting in Lesotho.
Today marked an important milestone as the Persons with Disability Advisory Council (PWDAC) and the Office of the Ombudsman formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening collaboration in the promotion, protection, and monitoring of the rights of persons with disabilities
Today, 28 January 2026, the Persons with Disability Advisory Council (PWDAC) had a courtesy call with Her Excellency Martine Sobey, the British High Commissioner.
PWDAC, in partnership with the United Nations and the Berea Federation of the Persons with Disabilities, successfully convened a district engagement in Berea to introduce the Council and the Individual Complaints Mechanism for persons with disabilities.
PWDAC joins the global community in commemorating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, observed under the theme: “Fostering Disability Inclusive Societies for Advancing Social Progress
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)
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Monday-Thursday: 8:00 am – 17:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am – 13:00 pm
Phone number: +266 22320116
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