Promotion of the rights of persons with disabilities affected by humanitarian emergencies

GDS side event Looking forward to strengthened promotion of the rights of persons with disabilities affected by humanitarian emergencies- This event, organized by the Disability Reference Group, brought together key humanitarian, development and disability actors for a dialogue and call to action on promoting the rights of persons with disabilities affected by humanitarian emergencies. The event highlighted the actions needed to ensure that the rights of persons with disabilities affected by humanitarian emergencies are protected and that they are not left behind in humanitarian actions and in longer-term peace and development processes and outcomes. Central to the discussion was the role of persons with disabilities and their representative organizations.