President Stevo Pendarovski held Embla Ademi's hand as he walked her to her faculty within the metropolis of Gostivar on Monday. (by way of www.pretsedatel.mk)
The president of North Macedonia walked an 11-year-old lady with Down syndrome to high school after he heard she was being bullied.
President Stevo Pendarovski held Embla Ademi's hand as he walked her to her elementary faculty within the metropolis of Gostivar on Monday.
Embla has skilled bullying in school due because of having Down syndrome — a genetic situation that causes studying disabilities, well being issues and distinctive facial traits — a spokesperson for the president's workplace informed CNN.
Pendarovski "talked to Embla's mother and father in regards to the challenges she and her household face every day," and mentioned options, his workplace stated in a press launch.
"The president stated that the behaviour of those that endanger youngsters's rights is unacceptable, particularly in terms of youngsters with atypical improvement," the assertion stated.
"They need to not solely benefit from the rights they deserve, but in addition really feel equal and welcome within the faculty desks and schoolyard. It's our obligation, as a state, but in addition as people, and the important thing aspect on this frequent mission is empathy."
"It's going to assist youngsters like Embla, however it should additionally assist us be taught from them how one can sincerely rejoice, share and be in solidarity," the president added."
In a video shared by Pendarovski's workplace, the president will be seen sitting down with Embla's household and giving her presents.
He's additionally seen waving the 11-year-old off on the faculty gate as she walks into the constructing.
"We're all equal on this society. I got here right here to present my help and to lift consciousness that inclusion is a fundamental precept", the press launch quoted Pendarovski as saying.
The president stated he "inspired and supported" Embla's mother and father of their combat for the safety of the rights of kids like their daughter.
"Prejudices in that context are the principle impediment to constructing an equal and simply society for all," Pendarovski stated, in accordance with the press launch.
He additionally pressured there was "a authorized and ethical obligation to supply inclusive training, through which the principle focus is on creating expertise and talents in youngsters with totally different developmental processes" and emphasised the necessity to elevate public consciousness of the problem.
As soon as a part of Yugoslavia, North Macedonia is a small landlocked nation in southeastern Europe with a inhabitants of round 2 million.
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