Disabilities

Critical Services Still Needed for Displaced Haitians with Disabilities

Also labeled: Haiti, Health Care

Displaced and Disabled Persons Get Long Overdue Attention

Yesterday I was honored to accept, on behalf of the Women’s Refugee Commission, InterAction’s 2011 Disability Inclusion Award at their annual Forum in Washington, D.C. I am truly proud of the Women’s Refug...

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Invisible and Overlooked: Refugees with Disabilities

As the world marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3, it is gratifying to be able to share encouraging developments related to the well-being of the estimated 4 million refugees and internally displaced people who are...

Also labeled: Protection

Women’s Commission for Refugee Women and Children Releases Landmark Report on Refugees with Disabilities in Countries Affected by Conflict

Finds refugees with disabilities to be among the most underserved and neglected people in the world NEW YORK/GENEVA (June 23, 2008) — The Women’s Commission for Refugee Women and Children today released “Disabilities among Refugees and...