November 20 & 21: Join us for the Justice that Works conference on the rights of children and women with disabilities
Join us in-person in Budapest or online on 20 and 21 November for the “Justice that Works: Leveraging Cooperation and Technology for Children, Disability Rights and Gender Equity” conference! The two-day event will focus on the rights of children and women with disabilities. Inspired by World Children’s Day, the… Read More
November 20. és 21.: Csatlakozzon hozzánk a fogyatékossággal élő gyermekek és nők jogairól szóló Jól működő igazságszolgáltatás konferencián!
Csatlakozzon hozzánk személyesen Budapesten vagy online november 20-án és 21-én a „Jól működő igazságszolgáltatás: Az együttműködés erősítése és újszerű technológiák alkalmazása a gyermekjogok, a fogyatékossági jogok és a nemek közötti egyenlőség érvényesülése érdekében” konferenciára! A kétnapos rendezvény középpontjában a fogyatékkal élő… Read More
Topház: European Court of Human Rights finds Hungary failed to protect right to life of residents, must investigate links between death and disability
In a ground-breaking judgment today, the European Court of Human Rights (“the Court”) condemned Hungary for failing to protect the lives of institutionalised persons with disabilities. States must effectively investigate the context and conditions in which people in institutions die, the Court also said. The judgment sends… Read More
Topház: Az Emberi Jogok Európai Bírósága szerint Magyarország nem védte meg a lakók élethez való jogát; Magyarországnak vizsgálnia kell a fogyatékossággal élő személyek intézményi elhelyezése és ott bekövetkezett haláluk közötti összefüggéseket
Az Emberi Jogok Európai Bírósága („a Bíróság”) a mai napon közzétett úttörő ítéletében elítélte Magyarországot, amiért nem védte meg a fogyatékossággal élő, intézményben elhelyezett személyek életét. Az államoknak hatékonyan ki kell vizsgálniuk az intézményekben elhelyezett emberek halálának összefüggéseit és körülményeit – mondta ki a Bíróság. Az ítélet… Read More
Republic of Korea: UN Committee against Torture Calls for Right to Remedy for Victims of Institutionalisation
On July 26, the UN Committee against Torture issued its Concluding Observations on the sixth periodic report of the Republic of Korea under the UN Convention against Torture. The Committee called on the Republic of Korea to provide remedies to victims of torture with… Read More
UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture follows the direction set by the CRPD Committee
In July 2024, the UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) published its first-ever general comment on Article 4 of the Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture (places of deprivation of liberty). To effectively fulfil the legal obligations… Read More
Bulgaria’s group homes: New report uncovers torture and ill-treatment of persons with disabilities
During the 17th Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP17), the Validity Foundation and the Network of Independent Experts-NIE internationally launched a new monitoring report on torture and ill-treatment of persons with disabilities in Bulgarian institutions, including in small… Read More
Guardianship Overturned: Hungarian Court Recognises Young Man’s Autonomy
In March, Validity achieved a victory for a young man with disabilities when a Hungarian appeals court replaced his guardianship by supports in decision-making. Bence, a 31-year-old Hungarian man, experienced a profound shift in his life following the death of his grandmother, his primary support person,… Read More
Marking the legacy of Gábor Gombos
UPDATE We remember Gábor Gombos, who passed away on 5 June 2022. Gábor’s work shaped the Hungarian and international disability movement, and his stories, presentations, speeches, and thoughts went to the heart of his audience. The book titled ’The World – Without Cage Beds: World-Shaping Narratives by Gábor Gombos’… Read More
Navigating the Accessibility Divide in Justice, Digitalisation and AI Initiatives – News Series
Over this year, Validity will initiate a news series on the application of digitalisation and AI series in the justice system. These will lay out important right-based considerations to guide the potential integration of these systems in a manner that protects and promotes the rights of persons with disabilities. Read More
Procedural and fair trial rights for defendants with disabilities in Europe
The ENABLE project is focused on developing partnerships between persons with disabilities, organisations of persons with disabilities and lawyers, judges, prosecutors, and social services providers across EU countries to enhance the accessibility and fairness of criminal proceedings for defendants with intellectual and psychosocial disabilities. As the project enters its final… Read More