Russia : discrimination against people with disabilities, despite Sochi

HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH (HRW)

Publication Date 

September 2013
4:27 min

This video presents the barriers to participation in society that people with disabilities face in Russia despite the Russian government claims regarding accessibility in the lead up to the Winter Paralympics Games in Sochi in March 2014

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c827m5ZBpe4

Keywords 

Cross-cutting; accessibility; physical barriers; Disability and social diversity; persons with disabilities; vulnerable groups; Enabling environments; transportation; Inclusion; exclusion and discrimination; participation; sport leisure and recreation

Regional Focus 

Europe (EURO)

Country focus 

Russian Federation

Accessibility 

subtitles

Language 

English

Type of material 

video

Publisher 

Human Rights Watch