Disability in El Salvador
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This page has curated news from El Salvador. There are a total of 5 links.
Contents
- Data and Research
- Justice Systems and Legal Capacity
- Mobility, Travel, Transport and Tourism
- Policy and Rights
- Politics and Elections
Data and Research
Half of Salvadorean households have a person with disability findings from a UNFPA situation analysis of persons with disabilities. (In Spanish, 2024, El Salvador)
Justice Systems and Legal Capacity
Mother reports that her son was detained by police for “making signs”. The deaf son uses sign-language to communicate, and the police claim that “mysterious signs” were “alluding to gangs”. (In Spanish, 2024, La Prensa)
Mobility, Travel, Transport and Tourism
Physical disability in El Salvador: a challenge in urban mobility. (In Spanish, 2024, El Salvador.com)
Policy and Rights
Sanctions for not following disability law are further postponed. A sixth postponement for entry into force of penalties in the 2020 law on inclusion of people with disabilities. (In Spanish, 2024, elsalvador.com) See further: “no regulations, budget, or application” on La Prensa Grafica.
Politics and Elections
“I will fight until I am reinstated in my position” Rigoberto Escalante was dismissed from his job in a hospital four days after participating in a march. (In Spanish, Jan, La Prensa Grafica)