As human tragedy unfolds in #Ukraine & nations open their borders to those fleeing...
It is IMPERATIVE as a global community we recognise the disproportionate impact of war on #DisabledPeople.
Many will be unable to flee.
The #UNCRPD is clear 👇
bit.ly/36ITFFi
It is IMPERATIVE as a global community we recognise the disproportionate impact of war on #DisabledPeople.
Many will be unable to flee.
The #UNCRPD is clear 👇
bit.ly/36ITFFi
The above exploration by @SR_Disability of the importance of the #UNCRPD in protecting #DisabledPeople in peace AND during war is also available in easy read:
bit.ly/33QSliu
bit.ly/33QSliu
Russia 🇷🇺 was a signatory to the #UNCRPD in 2008. They later ratified it in 2012.
Art.11 #UNCRPD:
Reinforces & specifies their obligation under international humanitarian law to ensure the protection & safety of disabled people in situations of risk, *INCLUDING ARMED CONFLICT*
Art.11 #UNCRPD:
Reinforces & specifies their obligation under international humanitarian law to ensure the protection & safety of disabled people in situations of risk, *INCLUDING ARMED CONFLICT*
Many individuals & orgs are doing their best to stay connected with the Disabled community on the ground in #Ukraine 🇺🇦
Notable open letter from @catherinenaugh & team @MyEDF 👌:
bit.ly/35yc3Ac
Also, regular updates from @InclusionEurope 👏:
bit.ly/3BUhHIQ
Notable open letter from @catherinenaugh & team @MyEDF 👌:
bit.ly/35yc3Ac
Also, regular updates from @InclusionEurope 👏:
bit.ly/3BUhHIQ
A brief sense of numbers* #DisabledPeople now on the front line in #Ukraine.
As a global community, we MUST keep them at the forefront of planning & actions in this space.
(*Likely conservative estimates)
As a global community, we MUST keep them at the forefront of planning & actions in this space.
(*Likely conservative estimates)
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