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October 15, 2022 Dispatches

In Afghanistan, Rights Setbacks for People with Disabilities

Doubts Around This Year’s White Cane Safety Celebration Day

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October 10, 2022 News Release

World Mental Health Day: Support Conflict Survivors

Ensure Psychosocial Services Are Based on Rights, Autonomy, Dignity

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September 28, 2022 Commentary

High Toll of Violence For Women With Disabilities New Survey Reveals

Government Should Act to Provide Protection

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September 23, 2022 Dispatches

For the Deaf Community, Sign Language Equals Rights

Governments Should Act to Ensure Greater Inclusion

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September 21, 2022 News Release

Canada: Nova Scotia To End Immigration Detention in Jails

#WelcomeToCanada Campaign Celebrates Second Province to Terminate Federal Contract

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September 19, 2022 Statement

Statement at Interactive Dialogue with UN Independent Expert on the Rights of Older Persons

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September 12, 2022 Statement

Philippines: Submission to the UN Human Rights Committee

136th Session

September 8, 2022 News Release

US: California Should Enact Housing, Treatment Options That Work

Deceptively Named ’CARE Court’ Legislation Will Undermine Effective Solutions

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September 8, 2022 Interactive

The Hidden Toll of Syria’s War on Children with Disabilities

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September 8, 2022 News Release

Syria: Children with Disabilities Left Unprotected

UN, Governments Should Facilitate Aid; Strengthen Inclusion, Protection

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September 8, 2022 News Release

Afghan Disability Rights Advocate Honored

Benafsha Yaqoobi Promotes Intersectional Disability Rights

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August 19, 2022 Statement

Philippines: Submission to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child

91st Session

August 15, 2022 Letter

Human Rights Watch Urges a No Vote on CARE Court (SB 1338)

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August 15, 2022 Statement

Philippines: Submission to the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

71st Pre-Session

August 12, 2022 Dispatches

Europe Heatwaves Disastrous for Older People, People with Disabilities

Climate Crisis Needs Effective, Inclusive Heat Planning and Responses

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