Our Aim
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.
Voices
"I hear of many seniors and people living with developmental disabilities who still seem confused and the staff do not… Continue Reading”
"My main concern is the loss of rights that we have had; We only talk about the help or assistance… Continue Reading”
"From our organization we have carried out a survey, in which we show that a high percentage of families have… Continue Reading”
“[In institutions for older persons with disabilities] there is not enough PPE, people are not properly isolated and staff is… Continue Reading”
“In Belgium, for the moment, there is even less question of inclusion than before, now we can really talk about… Continue Reading”
“I had to BEG family doctor to come and see my son. When he came after 2 months, he told… Continue Reading”
Statements
COVID-19 Disability Rights Monitor Report highlights catastrophic global failure to protect the rights of persons with disabilities
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
Save the date: Online Launch of the COVID-19 Disability Rights Monitor Global Report
October 22nd, 15:00 – 17:00 CEST (Geneva time) 9:00 – 11:00 EST (New York time) Click here to register: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sZVcm4PKSQOgKtltQK3YTg Read More
COVID-19 Disability Rights Monitor calls on governments to ensure access to food, medication and essential supplies for persons with disabilities
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
Statement on behalf of the Coordinating Group of the COVID-19 Disability Rights Monitor at the Opening of the Twenty-Third Session of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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
COVID-19 Disability Rights Monitor (DRM) calls for an end to police violence and abuse against persons with disabilities and their family members
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
COVID-19 Disability Rights Monitor (DRM) calls for an emergency response to the catastrophic abuse of the human rights of persons with disabilities in institutions
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
Endorsement
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
