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Olympic committee in bid to boost sales of Paralympic Games tickets

May 20 marks 100 days to go until the start of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, where 4,400 athletes from all over the world will be taking part. It also marks the start of a new advertising campaign released by the Olympic committee in ...

France 24

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Campaigners seek E.U.-wide ban on forced sterilization

Campaigners, including Spanish disability rights activist Cristina Paredero, are seeking an E.U.-wide ban on the forced sterilization of people with disabilities. Forced sterilization remains legal or not explicitly banned in 12 of the E...

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Deaf Palestinians among most vulnerable amid war

People with disabilities are among the most vulnerable victims of Israel’s war on Gaza, and many who need special care are struggling for help. But one man in the southern city of Rafah is trying to fill the gap.

Al Jazeera

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Growing number of wounded veterans with disabilities from Ukraine army

The war in Ukraine has resulted in a growing number of wounded veterans with disabilities, posing long-term challenges for the country.

Al Jazeera

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Disabled Palestinians in Gaza face heightened threat during war

Nowhere in Gaza is safe and everyone living there is bearing the brunt of Israel’s war – from bombs and destruction to the shortage of basic goods. But for Palestinians with disabilities, the dangers and difficulties are even more extrem...

Al Jazeera

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Returning to the frontline after losing a leg

Ukrainians have been resolutely defending their country for more than a year. Some, like Yehor, return to fight even after serious injury. The soldier is at the front after losing part of his leg in the Donbass.

DW News

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Ukraine war: Children with special needs struggling

The war in Ukraine is presenting an additional challenge to some of the most vulnerable groups in society. Support for children with special needs remains scarce. Staff are exhausted but say they will continue to provide care.

Al Jazeera

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Disabled 'not treated equally' during COVID

Activists in the U.S are warning that Americans with disabilities are facing unique and ongoing challenges during the pandemic. They have not had equal access to services like COVID testing - which falls short of equality laws.

Al Jazeera