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No context is too challenging: Promoting, doing and achieving inclusion in the humanitarian response in South Sudan.

Authors :
Funke, Carolin
Source :
International Review of the Red Cross. Apr2023, Vol. 105 Issue 922, p375-395. 21p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Disability inclusion has become a crucial issue for humanitarian action, at least at the international policy level. However, little is known about how humanitarian actors are "doing inclusion" in practice. With a case study on South Sudan, this article examines whether the increase in publications, policy tools and guidelines has made humanitarian action more inclusive for persons with disabilities, and how stakeholders can overcome persisting barriers for persons with disabilities. The article demonstrates noticeable progress in data collection, capacity-building, the removal of barriers and meaningful participation, but humanitarians still lack the skills, confidence and resources to address many persisting barriers. To advance inclusion, donors and humanitarian organizations must invest more time and resources in capacity-building and coordination. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
18163831
Volume :
105
Issue :
922
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
International Review of the Red Cross
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
160457499
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1017/S1816383122000546