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This year marks 20 years since the UN adopted the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Article 11 requires measures to protect and ensure the safety of persons with disabilities in dangerous situations such as armed conflict and disasters.
The organizer notes that persons with disabilities often face difficulties with evacuation, access to information, and receiving aid during conflicts and natural disasters, while their voices are not always sufficiently reflected in emergency response. To realize support that leaves no one behind, it says, persons with disabilities should be seen not only as recipients but as people who help deliver aid and take part in decision-making.
At the briefing, a lawyer who served as an adviser to the Japanese government delegation during the drafting of the Convention will speak about how it came about and the significance of Article 11. A coordinator from JANIC will introduce efforts to promote inclusive emergency humanitarian aid, and an AAR Japan staff member will report on the organization's work.
Key points
- Held to mark the 20th anniversary of the Convention's adoption
- Theme: Article 11, protection of persons with disabilities in dangerous situations
- Free and online, open to participants anywhere in Japan
Why we recommend this event
With disasters occurring in many places, how to ensure persons with disabilities are not left behind is a familiar issue both in Japan and abroad. It is a rare chance to hear from someone involved in drafting the Convention alongside organizations working in humanitarian aid.
Being free and online, it is easy to join even if you are new to disability support or humanitarian aid.
Editor's comment
This briefing invites us to think about both sides: people who receive support and people who provide it. It could also be a good prompt to review our own disaster preparedness.
Capacity is 300 on a first-come basis. If you are interested, why not register through AAR Japan's official page?