Dignity is a basic human right. A violation thereof cuts us at our human core. This should motivate us to protect the right to dignity of not only ourselves but of every person. Yet, according to the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities in South Africa (NCPD), protecting the dignity of South Africa’s children with disabilities is not currently very high on the national agenda.

On The Early Breakfast Relebogile Mabotja speaks to André Kalis, the NCPD Specialist in Advocacy, Policy and Children’s Matters regarding the Nappy Run: advancing the rights of children with disabilities.