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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AfricaThis submission is based on Human Rights Watch research on human rights issues impacting older women, including domestic violence, abuse, and neglect in residential institutions for older people, abuses during armed conflict, and health disparities.
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AfricaThis submission sets out information and recommendations on promoting and protecting the human rights of women and girls with disabilities in conflict and post-conflict situations.
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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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A Plea to the UN to Address Sexual Violence in Conflict
Deaf Activist Warns “Our Wounds Will Never Heal”
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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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Letter to Chair of the Commission of Social Inclusion and People with Disability of Peru
RE: Draft Law for People with Disabilities
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Australia: Urgently Address Aged Care Abuse
Accountability, Adequate Staffing, Home Support Needed to Protect Older People
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Mexican Senate Takes a Step to Protect Women with Disabilities
Government Should Enable Access to Services, Shelter from Violence
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#FreeBritney Shines a Light on Problematic Guardianship Systems
Millions of People with Disabilities Around the World Are Deprived of Legal Capacity
