EU Commission Highlights Disability Rights in Ukraine
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A child walks down a hallway of a residential institution where he is staying, April 8, 2022 in Lviv, Ukraine.
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As Russia’s war against Ukraine takes an enormous toll on civilians, the European Commission has identified the rights of people with disabilities as one of the priorities for the country over the next 12 months as part of the European Union accession process.
The Commission’s report calls on the Ukrainian government to apply laws guaranteeing the rights of people with disabilities and make sure that all rebuilt infrastructure is accessible. This offers hope that people with disabilities in Ukraine won’t be overlooked in the months and years …read more
Source:: Human Rights Watch
