(FRA) Workshop on victims’ rights and support services for people with disabilities in institutions
Date of article: 17/05/2024
Daily News of: 21/05/2024
Country: 
EUROPE
Author: European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights
Article language: en
Equality, non-discrimination and racism People with disabilities
FRA took part in the annual spring expert meeting of the European Network on Victims’ Rights. It presented its project on protecting the fundamental rights of people with disabilities living in institutions.
FRA is carrying out research among network members on victims’ rights and support services with a focus on people with disabilities living in institutions.
The first results show that violence against people with disabilities in institutions is a subject matter rarely reflected in law and policies in the Member States.
FRA, together with the network, facilitated a workshop to discuss needs, gaps and challenges for Member States in ensuring rights and protection for particularly vulnerable victims.
The event ran from 14 to 15 May in Larnaca.