ESCWA Publication: E/ESCWA/SDD/2014/PAMPHLET.4
Country: Arab region
Publication Type: Policy briefs
Cluster: 2030 Agenda and SDG Coordination
Focus Area: Inclusive development
Initiatives: Realizing the rights of persons with disabilities
SDGs: Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Keywords: Arab countries, Conflict, Humanitarian assistance, Humanitarian emergencies, Natural disasters, Persons with disabilities, Armed conflicts, Emergency relief, Health services
Social Development Bulletin: Persons with disabilities in emergencies Vol. 5, Issue No. 1
January 2014
Persons with disabilities are among the most vulnerable in humanitarian crises. They are often left behind when people flee, and face significant barriers in accessing humanitarian assistance and essential services. Protection concerns increase in emergency settings, with women and girls becoming more at risk of abuse and violence.
This Social Development Bulletin explores the situation of persons with disabilities in emergencies in the Arab region. It examines the role of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and proposes recommendations to better ensure the dignity and well-being of persons with disabilities in times of crisis.
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Persons with disabilities are among the most vulnerable in humanitarian crises. They are often left behind when people flee, and face significant barriers in accessing humanitarian assistance and essential services. Protection concerns increase in emergency settings, with women and girls becoming more at risk of abuse and violence.
This Social Development Bulletin explores the situation of persons with disabilities in emergencies in the Arab region. It examines the role of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and proposes recommendations to better ensure the dignity and well-being of persons with disabilities in times of crisis.
