Behind closed doors of psychiatric institutions in many impoverished countries, too many children and adults with mental disabilities live their lives in suffering and isolation. In Paraguay, autistic young men like Jorge and Julio have suffered at the hands of a system that has failed to understand and protect them.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the CRC, ChildFund Australia has produced a short film capturing children's views on child rights and their hopes for the future. More Than Words, reveals children have their own ideas about rights - what they are, why they are important and how they impact on their lives.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
The MDGs cannot be achieved without the full and effective inclusion of persons with disabilities and their participation in all stages of the MDGs processes. The current MDGs framework, tools and mechanisms provide several opportunities to mainstream disability in the MDGs.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
This report provides information on the situation of persons with disabilities in the context of the MDGs and the implementation of the World Programme of Action and the efforts toward mainstreaming disability in development.
Monday, December 7, 2009
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