‘Disability Inclusion Cannot Wait until a Conflict Ends’, Third Committee Hears, as Experts Warn of Barriers to Humanitarian Aid, AI Risks
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Persons with disabilities face life-threatening barriers to humanitarian aid during conflicts and disasters, United Nations experts warned the Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian and Cultural) today, calling for stronger protection and more inclusive emergency responses.
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- Original: https://press.un.org/en/2026/gashc4449.doc.htm
- Published 2026-10-23 19:31:30 UTC
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