Violence against women with disabilities 2012, para. 83

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Article 11 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities requires that States must take all necessary measures to ensure the protection and safety of persons with disabilities in situations of armed conflict, humanitarian emergencies, natural disasters, and other situations of risk.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Humanitarian
Person(s) affected
  • Persons with disabilities
Year
2012
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Other
Paragraph number
83