International Law
U.N. Security Council Resolution on Protecting People With Disabilities in Armed Conflict
Paras Shah Fri, Jul 12, 2019, 9:00 AM
On June 20, the United Nations Security Council passed a unanimous resolution to protect people with disabilities in armed conflict and ensure they have equal access to humanitarian assistance. The groundbreaking text follows extensive advocacy from civil society and disability rights groups, and marks the first time the council has dedicated an entire resolution to the unique challenges people with disabilities face during situations of armed conflict.