Disability Rights UK
@DisRightsUK
We are the UK’s leading organisation run by and for Disabled people, working for justice and equality for all.
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The Trades Union Congress (Trades Union Congress) has responded to the UK Government’s violations of Disabled People’s rights:
“UN report paints a “damning picture” of life for disabled people”
Read their full response below 👇
tuc.org.uk/news/tuc-un-re…
Disabled People Against Cuts Northern Ireland (DPAC NI) Endorses UN Criticism Over CRPD Failures.
Full DPAC NI response: bit.ly/4aRWfEY
Photo: Natasha Hirst FRSA
#CRDP24 #UNCRPD2024 #DefendOurRights
The UN Committee on the Rights of Disabled People has just reported on the situation in the UK
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The report includes specific reference to deep concern about the inadequate support for 'disabled refugees, asylum seekers and those in refugee-like situations'
🚨The report from the UN committee for disabled people is out and few will be surprised to learn the govt has failed to make any significant progress to address grave and systematic violations or the root causes of inequality and discrimination.
#CRDP24
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NEW: Why are the main political parties desperate to be seen as 'tough' on benefits? And what are the consequences for disabled people?
Ayeisha Thomas-Smith was joined by BendyGirl & Mikey Erhardt of Disability Rights UK to discuss on the New Economics podcast🎙️
neweconomics.org/2024/04/new-ec…