Conclusion on refugees with disabilities and other persons with disabilities protected and assisted by UNHCR 2010, para. 6
Paragraph
Document type
ExCom Conclusion
Paragraph text
Recognizing that the specific needs of persons with disabilities are often overlooked, especially in the early phases of humanitarian emergencies, and that they, particularly women, children and older persons with disabilities, are exposed to discrimination, exploitation, violence, and sexual and gender-based violence, and may be excluded from support and services,
Legal status
Negotiated soft law
Body
Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Humanitarian
Person(s) affected
Children
Older persons
Persons with disabilities
Women
Year
2010
Paragraph type
PP
Reference
ExCom Conclusion No. 110, Conclusion on refugees with disabilities and other persons with disabilities protected and assisted by UNHCR (2010), PP 6.