Social Protection

An initial overview of specific social protection measures for persons with disabilities and their families in response to COVID 19 crisis

Considering the inequalities and barriers faced by persons with disabilities and their families before the crisis, an inclusive social protection response and recovery is critical to mitigate their further impoverishment and marginalisation. The COVID 19 crisis “has revealed once again the devastating consequences of systemic shocks for societies and economies in the absence of universal […]

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Budgeting

Budget advocacy is needed for a chance of an inclusive new normal

The COVID-19 crisis has magnified the significant barriers and inequalities faced by persons with disabilities all over the world. Everywhere the lack of accessibility of information and essential services, including health care, has put persons with disabilities at greater risk. In high-income countries, while extensive social protection mechanisms allow for mitigating the impact of the crisis, […]

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