We call on governments to fulfil both their negative and positive obligations:
- Negative obligations:
- Not interfering in the decisions of persons with disabilities
- Ending discriminatory practices
- Preventing forced institutionalisation
- Positive obligations:
- Guaranteeing access to necessary support services
- Ensuring participation in planning and policy-making
- Providing individualised support
- Protecting against isolation and violence
We advocate against policies which maintain institutions that separate persons with disabilities from their families and communities. Our campaignalso fights against torture and ill-treatment, which are all too common behind closed doors.