International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Fifteen per cent – A celebration of diversity
Fifteen per cent of the world’s population are persons with disabilities. Of these, 80 per cent are of working age. With many facing barriers to equal opportunities, the ILO works to improve their access to decent work. To mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities, artist and photographer, Christian Tasso, has created an exhibition – to be shown at the ILO – that shows how our communities and the world of work are enriched when they are inclusive and celebrate diversity. See a selection of his photos here.
Trinidad, Cuba, 2016. “I can feel the parts of the car and understand the problems of the engines only by listening to their sounds.”
© Christian Tasso
Nilgiri Hills, India, 2017. “I live in a small village, up in the Nilgiri Hills. I manage my land by growing vegetables. The neighbours often come over and we enjoy spending time together, watching TV in the evenings.”
© Christian Tasso
Maasai Mara, Kenya, 2017."I have a disability and I work hard, just like everybody else. I don't let people treat me differently because of my disability."
© Christian Tasso
Siem Reap area, Cambodia, 2016. “I am teaching my sons my techniques and one day they will continue our fishing activity.”
© Christian Tasso
Nilgiri Hills, India, 2017. “My brother is the last honey hunter of the area, it is dangerous work and I help him every day.”
© Christian Tasso
Hovsgol, Mongolia, 2017. “We love our neighbors, they come every weekend to spend time with us. They lend us their car to go to the market to sell our products.”
© Christian Tasso
Penipe, Ecuador, 2015. “I live down by the Tungurahua Volcano. I know that one day we will have to move from here because of the risk of eruption.”
© Christian Tasso
Nkoben Village, Maasai Mara, Kenya, 2017. ”I have sixteen children and I have my herd. I have always done my duty, my disability is not a problem.”
© Christian Tasso