HFA2 and Disability [HFA2 consultations – opportunity for the DRR and Disability communities to engage]
{"Image DocumentName": "HFA2 and Disability[HFA2 consultations \u2013 opportunity for the DRR and Disability communities to engage]", "Image ImageDescription": "Disability is a cross-cutting issue of concern to all. Disability increases risk across all groups. It is of the utmost importance that the increased risk that persons with disabilities face is acknowledged within the post-2015 frame work for DRR. It is therefore essential that persons with disabilities participate in and, are given the opportunity to directly contribute to the post 2015 development agenda as well as the development of DRR policy and frameworks post Failure to include the most at-risk, challenges the very foundation of DRR itself. Emerging perspectives on disability in the HFA to date: From consultations at the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction: Ensure the full and effective participation of persons with disabilities at all levels within DRR policy and practice at all stages of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. Utilize universal accessibility to increase full and effective participation of persons with disabilities in all aspects of disaster risk reduction. Recognize that disability inclusion is a cross-cutting issue which decreases risks across all groups who are disproportionally affected in disasters such as women, children, older adults and people who are very poor. Recognize that reducing vulnerability caused by \u2018disabling condition\u2019 contribute to the overall resilience of a community. The Asia-Pacific regional consultations have called for: The [successor] framework to recognize and strengthen the significant role of persons with disabilities in all levels of disaster risk management, including decision making, coordination and implementation. The development of the HFA2 is an open and inclusive process. There are many entry points to engage in the consultation process.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}