COVID-19 Children and Young People with Disabilities Global Statement

Young people with disabilities representatives of DPO’s and NGO’s from Fiji, Malta, France, India, Maldives, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia Mauritius, Australia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Canada and United Kingdom came together for roundtable discussions. These were organised by Include Me TOO and the Commonwealth Children and Youth Disability Network,   regarding COVID-19 and the vital importance to protect children and young people with disabilities human rights and inclusion during this global pandemic. The COVID 19 Children and Young People with Disabilities Statement and Recommendations has been produced by these young people with disabilities calling for commitment not to be left behind in COVID-19 responses and recovery.