Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Humanitarian Action: Case Studies Collection 2019

Source: CBM. Published: 12/3/2019. This 60-page document is a collection of 39 examples of field practices inclusive of persons with disabilities in humanitarian context and disaster risk reduction (DRR), from 20 countries of intervention. It shows that deliberate and proactive action is required to ensure that persons with disabilities from all constituencies are systematically included and meaningfully participate in DRR and humanitarian preparedness, response, and recovery. It also draws lessons from field practices, and is co-published with the International Disability Alliance and Handicap International. (PDF)
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