Disability & Older Age Working Group (DaOAWG)

In view of:

• Overwhelming needs among refugees with disabilities and older persons;
• lack of adequate quantitative data;
• poor visibility and inclusion;
• limited international assistance;
• strained native governmental and community-based resources and capacities; and
• ineffective advocacy and coordination;

… and since persons with disabilities and older persons need special attention in times of crisis when they face particular challenges and where the lack of attention would increase their vulnerability…