Courage on Crutches: Indian Kids to Speak At UN

Monday, 09 September 2013, 23:21 IST
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"In March, I talked about violence against women and children. This time my voice is for equal opportunity for the children with disability," she said with pride reflecting in her voice.



As all of them are minors, Rekha Kumari, 20, has taken the responsibility to act as the convener and look after the group members too.



Though she has an artificial leg and walks with the help of crutches, Rekha said she has nothing to complain about in life.



"My demand is simple. I want good healthcare for the underprivileged section of society. What I have gone through, others should not face the same," she said.



Rekha said she lost her leg after a doctor in a Delhi hospital injected her with wrong medicines when she was just two years old.



"My leg had to be amputated. I use an artificial leg, but need the support of crutches to move around," she said.



"We just want the world leaders to know how the underprivileged children live. We demand a better life, a life that gives us equal opportunity and privileges," she said.



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Source: IANS
 
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