Protecting the safety of children with disabilities during war

Ensuring the safety of children with disabilities requires multi-dimensional attention and cooperation from all stakeholders, from families to communities andeducational institutions. This helps create a safe and supportive environment, helping children develop comprehensively and participate actively in society. [caption id="attachment_602821" align="alignnone" width="768"] Protecting the safety of children with disabilities requires multi-dimensional attention and cooperation from all stakeholders, from families to communities and educational institutions. (Photo: Bac Ninh Newspaper)[/caption] Ensuring rights for children with disabilities Based on Article 7 of the 2007 International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), it is clear that the international community is committed to protecting and ensuring the rights of children with disabilities. Implementing the principles and specific measures in the above content is extremely important to create an equal and supportive environment for the comprehensive development of these children. Accordingly, the best interests of children must always be put first in all actions related to children with disabilities. This means developing special policies and programs to meet their specific needs, ensuring that they are not only respected in terms of health but also guaranteed the right to education and social development. In addition, the right to freedom of speech and expression of children with disabilities is also an important aspect. This not only helps develop children's thinking and communication skills, but is also an important step in creating a diverse and respectful society. We need to understand that children's opinions need to be respected, and their decisions need to be given due consideration based on their age and maturity. States need to create conditions for children with disabilities to actively participate in decision-making processes that affect their lives. In general, we need to take all necessary measures to ensure that children with disabilities are not only seen as objects of care, but also as active and important members of society, contributing to the diversity and richness of the global community. [caption id="attachment_602806" align="alignnone" width="768"] Protecting the safety of persons with disabilities, especially children with disabilities, becomes an important responsibility of States during war. (Photo: Ton Koene)[/caption] What should be done to protect the safety of children with disabilities during war? Based on Article 11 of the CRPD, the protection and safety of persons with disabilities in hazardous situations, especially in the context of war, humanitarian emergencies, and natural disasters is an urgent priority. States parties are required to act effectively and proactively to comply with their obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law and international human rights law. In war situations, protecting the safety of persons with disabilities, especially children with disabilities, becomes an important responsibility of States. Faced with the threat of war, States need to establish and implement specific measures to ensure that persons with disabilities are not only closely identified and protected, but also supported and assisted to overcome the special challenges in emergency environments. In addition, in humanitarian emergencies and natural disasters, ensuring the safety of persons with disabilities is also a top priority. States need to closely coordinate with international organizations and the international community to implement support measures, provide necessities and medical services appropriate to the characteristics and needs of persons with disabilities. In short, protecting the safety and rights of persons with disabilities in dangerous situations is undeniable, and States need to take all necessary measures to ensure that everyone, including children with disabilities, are protected and supported in a comprehensive and equitable manner. Tra Khanh