Document #1305562

HRW – Human Rights Watch

Abandoned by the State: Violence, Neglect, and Isolation for Children with Disabilities in Russian Orphanages

http://www.hrw.org/news/2014/09/15/russia-children-disabilities-face-violence-neglect

ecoi.net summary:
Press release on Report on the situation of children with disabilities living in orphanages (physical and psychological violence in institutions; neglect and lack of health care, education, and play; pressures to institutionalise children; government response; alternatives to institutionalisation)
Country:
Russian Federation
Source:
HRW – Human Rights Watch
Original link:
http://www.hrw.org/news/2014/09/15/russia-children-disabilities-face-violence-neglect
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Published:
15 September 2014
Document ID:
1305562 (former ID 286269)

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