Disability Rights

Art Speaks Louder: Four-City Mural Campaign Challenges World Leaders On Disability Rights

September 24, 2024September 24, 2024
Headlines
4 min read

A series of murals have been unveiled in major cities around the world carrying a similar message: persons with disabilities must not be left behind… Read More »Art Speaks Louder: Four-City Mural Campaign Challenges World Leaders On Disability Rights

The mural is based on this photograph of Josina (left) with her niece, Luisa. “She is my best friend,” said Josina. “She is always asking if I’m ok, she helps me read after school and she looks after me.” © 2018 Samer Muscati for Human Rights Watch.

Breaking Educational Barriers for Children with Albinism

September 13, 2023September 22, 2023
Current Events, Education, Feature Story, Headlines, HRW
3 min read

As the start of the school year approaches and my daughters prepare to return to class, I’m reminded of the children with albinism that I met in Mozambique and the formidable barriers they continue to face in their pursuit of an education.