Working with Persons with Disabilities in Forced Displacement

Publication language
English
Pages
23pp.
Date published
01 Jan 2011
Publisher
UNHCR
Type
Factsheets and summaries
Keywords
Disability, Forced displacement and migration
Organisations
United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees (UNHCR)

 Refugees1 with disabilities have specific needs and face particular forms of discrimination.
As highlighted in the Executive Committee Conclusion No. 110 (LXI)–2010, it is important
for UNHCR to ensure that the rights of persons with disabilities who are of concern to the Office are met without discrimination. This places an onus on offices to develop a thorough understanding of the circumstances of persons with disabilities under their care. This note provides staff with guidance on a range of issues to consider in meeting these responsibilities.