Content index Acknowledgements The National Center for Human Rights (NCHR) would like to extend its sincere thanks and appreciation to all those who have contributed to the preparation of the first parallel report to the report of the Government on the rights of persons with disabilities. Of particular note, the NCHR would like to thank the following for their outstanding efforts and valuable contributions in completing this report: Dr. Muhammad Al-Squour/ Chairman, Dr. Hussein Abu Al-Ruz/Vice chairman, Ms. Christine Fdoul/ Rapporteur, Mrs. Annie Abu Hanna, Mrs. Samar Haddadin, and Dr. Shaden Elewat. 2