The world is facing enormous challenges nowadays caused by COVID-19. To support the global understanding of consequences of these challenges on persons with disabilities, this Initiative seeks to gather information (i) on the experiences of persons with disabilities, and (ii) on how States are responding to states of emergency situations in relation to this specific population.
“There are no preventive measures. All financial support from the government goes everywhere, except to any areas related to disabled… Continue Reading”
“I live with autism, I am a social worker. I did not get adequate protective equipment for my job…” Continue Reading”
„The flood of news overwhelms our people as much as the uncertainty of how it will continue. They suffer from… Continue Reading”
"It's difficult to say. Banned visits do not allow us to know what happens behind closed doors." Continue Reading”
“I am afraid that my mum will die of exhaustion and then I will die without her assistance” Continue Reading”
"I hear of many seniors and people living with developmental disabilities who still seem confused and the staff do not… Continue Reading”
In its final report, the COVID-19 Disability Rights Monitor (DRM) Coordinating Group calls for urgent action by States and the international community to halt the catastrophic failure to protect the… Read More
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It is with grave concern that the COVID-19 Disability Rights Monitor (DRM) calls on governments to take immediate emergency measures to ensure that persons with disabilities have access to food… Read More
At the opening of the 23rd session of the CRPD Committee, on 17 August 2020, Validity’s Co-Executive Director, Steven Allen spoke on behalf of the COVID-19 Disability Rights Monitor Coordinating… Read More
The COVID-19 Disability Rights Monitor Coordinating Group express their alarm about increasing police violence against persons with disabilities in the context of the pandemic, and are calling on governments around… Read More
On 20 April 2020, the COVID-19 Disability Rights Monitor (DRM) launched an international survey to monitor state measures concerning persons with disabilities amid the pandemic. The initial analysis of the… Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic is brewing a perfect storm that could facilitate violations for many people with disabilities who are subject to harmful practices; in particular, those with mystified or relatively rare conditions such as persons with albinism. Their situation, already… Continue Reading