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End the exclusion of older people with disabilities in emergency responses

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24 June 2018

Around the world as many as 14 million older people with disabilities are currently caught up in humanitarian crises. They are among those most at risk of being left behind when communities flee danger. Those who do reach safety often find themselves excluded from humanitarian assistance and protection. Their experiences and opinions are rarely sought. Donors, policymakers and providers must work together with older people with disabilities to end this exclusion.

Decade Action Areas

Age-friendly Environments

Combatting Ageism

Source Organization

HelpAge International

Organization's Country

Global

Sector

Civil Society Organization

Knowledge Characteristics

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Other Information

emergencies, emergency, #LeaveNoOneBehind, crisis, conflict

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