International recommendation

Protection of persons with disabilities in emergency situations and disasters

Issue date:
Human rights body:
Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
Theme:
Participation
Populations of concern:
Persons with disabilities
Relevant CRPD article:
Art. 11 – Situations of risk and humanitarian emergencies
Source:
CRPD/C/NOR/CO/1, para. 18

Recommended measures (2)

Measure
Measure type:
Policies, strategies, and action plans
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Justice and Public Security

The State party should develop an emergency information and warning system that is fully available, free and accessible throughout the State party for all persons with disabilities regardless of the type of impairment.

Measure
Measure type:
Policies, strategies, and action plans
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Justice and Public Security

The State party should adopt a comprehensive disaster risk reduction strategy that guarantees accessibility for and the inclusion of persons with disabilities in all situations of risk.