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)

18. The Committee recommends that the State party, in accordance with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030, through active consultations with the representative organizations of persons with disabilities:

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

(a) 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

(b) Adopt a comprehensive disaster risk reduction strategy that guarantees accessibility for and the inclusion of persons with disabilities in all situations of risk.