Missing Millions: How Older People with Disabilities are Excluded from Humanitarian Response

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Author(s)
Sheppard, P., Polack, S. & McGivern, M.,
Publication language
English
Pages
60pp
Date published
30 Apr 2018
Type
Research, reports and studies
Keywords
Disability, humanitarian action, Older people
Countries
United Republic of Tanzania, Ukraine
Organisations
HelpAge International, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)

This report explores how older people with disabilities' rights and needs are widely overlooked in humanitarian responses. It highlights barriers they face in getting assistance and how these can be overcome.