Even though about 15 percent of the population have some form of disability, this group is largely ignored when a conflict breaks out. International humanitarian law (IHL) - also known as the laws of war - does not include specific provisions for the protection of people with disabilities. Therefore, the existing law must be applied in an inclusive manner.
The side-event will serve as an opportunity to highlight that persons with disabilities have a right to the equal protection of international humanitarian law. It will inform participants of the protections that IHL offers if it is interpreted and applied in an inclusive manner.
Details
16 February 2022, 11.00 - 12.30 CET
International sign and English captioning will be available throughout the event.
Speakers
Nujeen Mustafa: Syrian activist and disability rights advocate
Shantha Rau Barriga: Disability Rights Director, Human Rights Watch
Alice Priddy: Senior Legal Adviser, Diakonia International Humanitarian Law Centre
Gerard Quinn: UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities