UN General Assembly
2012

guarantees. The fundamental objective is what is called in the Quechua language sumak kawsay, or “the right to a good life” of people and nature, knowing how to live fully, without any discrimination. It is based on dignity, solidarity, equality and the complementarity of people, cultures, nationalities, people’s social groups and countries in general. It is the commitment to being human that calls on us to encourage tolerance, respect and full support for everybody, especially those afflicted with disabilities. Ecuador has been nationally recognized on that front, because, in the last five years, it has maintained the highest ratings for effectiveness in programme support and reintegration into daily life of our brothers and sisters with disabilities. The strength of our Vice-President Lenín Moreno Garcés in his battle against discrimination against people with disabilities has made it possible for him to be globally recognized. Admiration of his programmes has led to his being nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Since human beings are at the centre of the covenant of the popular revolution, we have given full