“They Destroyed What Was Inside Us”
Children with Disabilities Amid Israel’s Attacks on Gaza
Worldwide, more than 1 billion individuals have a disability. In many countries, people with disabilities face countless abuses: they are denied the chance to go to school, languish for years in institutions, are subjected to horrific violence, or chained in their own homes - simply because they have a disability. This is often because of entrenched stigma, archaic laws and a lack of community-based services essential to ensuring their rights, as laid out in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Human Rights Watch works to investigate and expose these hidden abuses, and advocate for change to improve the lives of people with disabilities, in partnership with them and their organizations across the globe. Read more about our disability rights work and the stories of the people we have met and collaborated with as we collectively work toward a world where every person enjoys their rights and dignity.
September 30, 2024
September 30, 2024
Children with Disabilities Amid Israel’s Attacks on Gaza
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Expand Access to Quality Personal Assistance for People with Disabilities
Equitable Adaptation to Rising Sea Levels Requires Consultations and Inclusion
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31st Session
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