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  2. Sep 8, 2021 · 6 May 2020. WHO: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. This web page brings together information and guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations regarding...

  3. Dec 3, 2021 · According to the UN, about 80 per cent of persons with disabilities live in developing countries. An estimated 46 per cent of people aged 60 years and over, have disabilities. One in every five...

  4. Aug 20, 2021 · By using the example of Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), we explain why that is and call for the systematic consideration of the needs and rights of persons with disabilities during the response to the outbreak and during the recovery phase.

    • Alarcos Cieza, Kaloyan Kamenov, Ola Abu Al Ghaib, Alessandra Aresu, Somnath Chatterji, Facundo Chave...
    • 2021
  5. Mar 16, 2021 · The COVID-19 pandemic has increased risks, compounded unmet health needs, and disproportionately affected the socioeconomic lives of people with disabilities around the world. As evidence evolves, strategic thinking is needed about how society, social inclusion, and public health can better reach the 15% of the global population

    • Tom Shakespeare, Florence Ndagire, Queen E Seketi
    • 2021
  6. Mar 17, 2020 · The UN expert stressed that reasonable accommodation measures are essential to enable people with disabilities to reduce contacts and the risk of contamination. They should be allowed to work from home or receive paid leave to guarantee their income security.

  7. In general: . Ensuring that all public information, crisis response measures, health and social protection interventions are inclusive, accessible for all and do not discriminate against persons with disabilities.

  8. Apr 29, 2020 · OHCHR Guidelines on COVID-19 and the rights of persons with disabilities. Published. 29 April 2020. Focus. COVID-19. Share. These guidelines describe shortly the preliminary impact assessment made in 2020 and provide concrete areas of attention to deliver on the rights of persons with disabilities and prevent further disproportionate impact.