'New philosophy' needed to serve PWDs better – expert

Wheelchair athletes take part in the Tokyo Marathon 2023 in Japan’s capital Tokyo on March 5, 2023. AFP PHOTO — Wheelchair athletes take part in the Tokyo Marathon 2023 in Japan's capital Tokyo on March 5, 2023. **AFP PHOTO**

A "new philosophy" and broader approaches can transform services for persons with disabilities (PWDs), a United Nations-appointed independent expert told the Human Rights Council on Monday.

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