Disability

Nikoloz who turned 18 a few months ago has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), which impacts his communication skills and is often expressed in limited and repetitive patterns of behaviour.

Nikoloz who turned 18 a few months ago has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), which impacts his communication skills and is often expressed in limited and repetitive patterns of behaviour. © IWPR

Georgia: Autistic Adults Left Behind

While children have access to free therapy, treatment centres are not equipped to support adults.

28 Mar 22

Aqulia and her husband, QaQa Alam are both blind and livie in a home for the disabled in Kabul. (Photo: Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)

Aqulia and her husband, QaQa Alam are both blind and livie in a home for the disabled in Kabul. (Photo: Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)

Blind Afghans Strive for Change

Disabled people face social prejudice and a lack of government support.

5 Dec 16

A guest whose leg had been amputated participates in the event. (Photo: Ahmad al-Akla)

A guest whose leg had been amputated participates in the event. (Photo: Ahmad al-Akla)

Honouring Idlib's War Wounded

Awards handed out at event attended by prominent revolutionary figures, intellectuals and NGO workers.

21 Sep 16

Alena Kharlamova pictured whilst living in college halls of residence. (Photo: Zarina Ergasheva)

Alena Kharlamova pictured whilst living in college halls of residence. (Photo: Zarina Ergasheva)

Tajikistan: Disabled Orphans Face Double Burden

There is little state provision for a particularly vulnerable sector of the population.

11 Aug 16

Staff at the Ighdz social enterprise. (Photo: Arpi Harutyunyan)

Staff at the Ighdz social enterprise. (Photo: Arpi Harutyunyan)

Disabled Armenians Battle Workplace Prejudice

Despite government efforts, day-to-day discrimination persists.

2 Nov 15

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