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Dragana Milovanovic delivers a statement on behalf of the Global Coalition on Deinstitutionalization: "When investing in services which do not comply with the Guidelines, labeling them as "transitional", there is a strong risk that those services will become the only option".

A key barrier to exposing human rights violations against persons with disabilities is invisibility. This is especially the case when violations happen in institutions. Indeed, one might frame institutionalization itself as a form of torture. 👉youtu.be/GRzHMaGMang

Final editor-proofs checked for Volume 2, Issue 2! Out NOVEMBER 2022 Here's a sneak peak at the contents Please share & watch for announcements of publication #Disability #HumanRights #Ukraine #SocialPolicy #Health #Healthcare #Hospitals #Politics #Governance #Democracy

... and 2) That the international community supports #Ukraine's efforts to move these children out of institutions & into the community. Compliance with #CRPD during war & reconstruction will benefit everyone.👇 spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/…

In my communication to Ukrainian authorities on the displacement of institutionalized children within #Ukraine and to neighboring countries, I ask: 1) That the 🇺🇦 government maintains its commitment to deinstitutionalization 👇

#CRPDNow! #CRPD27 @JonasRuskus is concerned about #Japan's perpetuation of institutionalisation of persons with #disabilities, including in psychiatric hospitals, and the increased reliance on segregated education, instead of #InclusiveEducation 🔴Live at bit.ly/3QI86el!

Sir Robert Martin speaks about the importance of the Guidelines on Deinstitutionalization: "The institutions are not just bricks and mortar, they are also the beliefs and engines and actions of others."

Looking for an educational psychologist to write a report on missed edu opportunities of a young person with autism detained in mh hospital for a long time. Any ideas, please let me know.

BBC followed @DRI_advocacy into Ukraine institutions for children with #disabilities. As a democracy committed to #HumanRights and #EU accession, #Ukraine must ensure full inclusion. bbc.com/news/disabilit…

BBC followed @DRI_advocacy into Ukraine institutions for children with disabilities. As a democracy committed to #HumanRights and #EU accession, #Ukraine must ensure full inclusion. @IDA_CRPD_Forum @InclusionEurope @ENIL_EU @hrw @USICD @TheArcUS bbc.co.uk/news/disabilit…

Entering Ukraine to assess needs of children with #disabilities. @DRI_advocacy making sure they are not left out of international relief and protections.@ENIL_EU @IDA_CRPD_Forum @MyEDF @HI_Advocacy @SaveChildrenEU @abilis @USICD

5/5 Thank you for this powerful session @DRI_advocacy @ValidityNGO @InclusionIntl @ENIL_EU @TCIAsia @DisabRightsFund @CHR_HumanRights @IDA_CRPD_Forum @judithheumann @EricDRI @DRIUK4 @StivuAllen @AhamsetuDavar Elisabeta Moldovan, Hon.Marie Louise Abomo, Amalia Gamio Rios @uncrpd

Can we start talking about orphanages converting into boarding schools when they face closure? Phenomenon seen in a # of countries to keep children exploited and donors giving. We need to close the gap.

Join us for 'Inclusive Education: Making it happen' #GDS2022 Side-event on Wed 16 Feb for the launch of @GLAD_Net #InclusiveEducation Working Group's Infographic with key principles, practical guidance and a lively panel discussion. #GDSIE #CommitToChange bit.ly/3rDf3Um

Join us at @GDS_Disability at our side event, organised by the Global Coalition on Deinstitutionalisation! Register here: bit.ly/3gkbN9U

Don’t miss it! Today Jan. 20 @ 9-10:30 am ET #GlobalDisabilitySummit #InclusiveEducation Thematic Workshop ➡️ Register & join the conversation at: bit.ly/GDS_IE #GDS2022 #GDSIE

Our chance to protect millions of children with disabilities stay in families - has arrived! @usicd Gala tonight I will confer Dole-Harkin award to Sen. Menéndez for sponsoring new legislation. @AAPD @TheArcUS @DREDF @TASHtweet

📢 @PlatformaUN and @MDRISerbia invite you to register and participate in the discussion at the Presentation of the report “Serbia’s Forgotten Children” 🎯30 November 2021 from 12:00 pm (CET) Register at us06web.zoom.us/.../tZMpc...

The opening slide for the online presentation 🤞