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.
"Even if someone were to complain their identity would not be protected and they would face consequences for their complaint… Continue Reading”
“People detained against their will in psychiatric institutions have no choice as to whether they are admitted and how long… Continue Reading”
“The case of isolation in homes is having a very bad effect on their emotional condition, stress, depression and many… Continue Reading”
"Yes send them [homeless people] to mental health shelters and hospitals but still only 50 percent." Continue Reading”
"No, even relating to their disability. I have C-PTSD and have not had access to mental health services even before… Continue Reading”
“We have been forgotten about.” 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
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
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