Promoting the human rights and full participation of children and adults with disabilities worldwide.
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DRI petition leads to UN condemnation of Mexico institutions. Video shows atrocious abuses and recommended reforms.

Orphanages are no place
for children

Op-Ed for The Washington Post

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Investigations

Documenting and reporting on the pervasive and abusive practice of institutionalizing children and adults with disabilities.

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Advocacy

Global campaigns to end institutionalization and empower people with disabilities to make change in their own societies.

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Strategic Litigation

To protect victims of abuse and ensure their full inclusion in society through international human rights bodies.

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There are one billion children and adults with disabilities worldwide, most still segregated from society in abusive institutions, living in poverty, or left without educational and economic opportunity.