Balanced News: Earthquake Relief Efforts in Syria Shouldn’t Overlook Those With Disabilities

Disability rights researcher Emina Cerimovic shares a photo of a young Syrian girl who has been rescued from under the rubble after a large earthquake and notes that she will experience additional human rights abuses due to her disability. Humanitarian aid efforts in Syria should not overlook the needs of people with disabilities, and this crisis should serve as a wake-up call for UN agencies, donor states, and humanitarian organizations to properly respond to the rights and needs of children and adults with disabilities.