This position paper continues the efforts of the Stars of Hope Society, in partnership with the Social and Economic Policies Monitor. It highlights the conditions of persons with disabilities during the ongoing genocidal war on Gaza since October 7, 2023, focusing on the conditions of persons with disability in shelters during the genocide. The paper calls on partners and relevant entities to incorporate disability considerations and ensure the inclusion of the rights of persons with disabilities, including the specific needs of women and girls with disabilities, in situations of danger and humanitarian emergencies.
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