Ableism in Protection: Who Is Protection Really Designed For?
Protection, at its core, is about safeguarding those most at risk. Yet, an uncomfortable question persists: what happens when protection systems themselves are excluded? Ableism: understood as discrimination or bias that privileges non disabled people and treats them as the norm, is deeply embedded in many social systems. The protection sector is no exception. Often […]
International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Stronger Together: Why Every Movement Must Include Disability
As the world celebrates the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3 December), we are reminded of a timeless truth: Real progress is built when movements rise together. From climate justice to gender equality, from labor rights to freedom of expression. Social movements everywhere are gaining momentum. Yet, to reach their full potential, they must […]
Deaf Awareness Month: Time to Open Our Eyes to Deaf Defenders
The meeting has already begun. Papers shuffle, voices overlap, decisions are being made. In the corner of the room sits a deaf defender—alert, ready to contribute, but excluded. No interpreter has been provided. No captions are available. While colleagues debate the future of human rights protection, their words remain out of reach. The excuse is […]