UN Rights of Disabled People, COVID-19 guidance

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, The UN have published guidance on the Rights of Disabled People. This guidence aims to do the following:

• bring awareness of the pandemic’s impact on persons with disabilities and their rights;
• draw attention to some promising practices already being undertaken around the world;
• identify key actions for States and other stakeholders; and
• provide resources for further learning about ensuring rights based COVID-19 responses inclusive of persons with disabilities.

Click here to read the guidance in full.