Disability Rights
Worldwide one billion individuals have a disability. Many people with disabilities live in conflict settings or in developing countries, where they experience a range of barriers to education, health care and other basic services. In many countries, they are subjected to violence and discrimination. People with disabilities are also often deprived of their right to live independently, as many are locked up in institutions, shackled, or cycled through the criminal justice system. Many of these human rights abuses are a result of entrenched stigma and a lack of community-based services essential to ensuring their rights, including under the UN Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Our goal is to help change that, working closely together with disabled persons’ organizations and other partners. Download the complete brochure.
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US: Concerns of Neglect in Nursing Homes
Pandemic Exposes Need for Improvements in Staffing, Oversight, Accountability
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Insisting on Inclusion
Institutionalization and Barriers to Education for Children with Disabilities in Kyrgyzstan
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Gaza: Israeli Restrictions Harm People with Disabilities
Neglect by Hamas Authorities, Armed Conflict Cause Further Hardship
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News
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Pandemic’s Dire Global Impact on Education
Remedy Lost Learning; Make School Free, Accessible; Expand Internet Access
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Important Progress for People with Disabilities in Armenia
New Law Bans Discrimination, Promotes Inclusion
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High-level Commitment in Brazil to Protect People with Disabilities
Prosecutors Mandated to Inspect Institutions, Promote Independent Living
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A Plea to the UN to Address Sexual Violence in Conflict
Deaf Activist Warns “Our Wounds Will Never Heal”
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The human rights of older women
Submission to the UN Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons
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Arizona Legislators Should Reject Immunity for Nursing Homes
Residents Need Access to Courts Amid Emerging Reports of Neglect During Pandemic
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US: Concerns of Neglect in Nursing Homes
Pandemic Exposes Need for Improvements in Staffing, Oversight, Accountability
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‘Crip Camp’ Brings the Inclusion Revolution to the Oscars
Academy Should Ensure Accessible Entrance to Awards Stage
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New WHO Report Calls Out Global Impacts of Ageism
Governments, International Actors Should Step up Protections for Older People
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