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April 5, 2021 Statement

Joint submission on promoting and protecting the human rights of women and girls in conflict and post-conflict situations

March 30, 2021 Dispatches

Arizona Legislators Should Reject Immunity for Nursing Homes

Residents Need Access to Courts Amid Emerging Reports of Neglect During Pandemic

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March 25, 2021 Report

US: Concerns of Neglect in Nursing Homes

Pandemic Exposes Need for Improvements in Staffing, Oversight, Accountability

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March 23, 2021 Dispatches

‘Crip Camp’ Brings the Inclusion Revolution to the Oscars

Academy Should Ensure Accessible Entrance to Awards Stage

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March 19, 2021 Dispatches

New WHO Report Calls Out Global Impacts of Ageism

Governments, International Actors Should Step up Protections for Older People

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March 17, 2021 News Release

Peru: Disability Rights at Risk with New Bill

Congress Omitted Adequate Consultation Process

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March 17, 2021 Letter

Letter to Chair of the Commission of Social Inclusion and People with Disability of Peru

RE: Draft Law for People with Disabilities

March 2, 2021 News Release

Australia: Urgently Address Aged Care Abuse

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February 18, 2021 Dispatches

Mexican Senate Takes a Step to Protect Women with Disabilities

Government Should Enable Access to Services, Shelter from Violence

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February 17, 2021 Dispatches

#FreeBritney Shines a Light on Problematic Guardianship Systems

Millions of People with Disabilities Around the World Are Deprived of Legal Capacity

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February 15, 2021 News Release

Mexico: Include Protections for Women With Disabilities

Senate Should Ensure Accessible Services, Access to Justice in Upcoming Vote

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February 8, 2021 Dispatches

US Digital Divide Threatens Vaccine Access for Older People

Ensure Alternative Registration Methods for Covid-19 Shots

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January 15, 2021 Commentary

Another COVID risk – overuse of psychotropic drugs on seniors in care

January 12, 2021 Statement

Submission to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights for China

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January 12, 2021 Statement

Submission to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights for Cambodia

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