Eric Rosenthal

International human rights advocate for children and adults with disabilities.

[Eric Rosenthal @EricDRI]

Ukrainian families of children with disabilities speak out — hear them now on DRI webinar https://t.co/uunYfb3m96

[Disability Rights International @DRI_advocacy]

Our President Laurie Ahern wrote to the @nytimes to speak out about Russia's abduction of #Ukranian kids- and why funding should go to protect families and children with disabilities.

[Eric Rosenthal @EricDRI]

⁦@DRI_advocacy⁩ President Laurie Ahern in ⁦@nytimes⁩ today speaks out about Russia’s abduction of #Ukrainian kids — and why it’s so important to protect families

[The Charles Bronfman Prize @TCBprize]

Last fall, Judy captivated the room at the reception for the bipartisan Int'l Children w/ Disabilities Protection Act, sharing her story. Her contribution to the progress of rights for people w/ disabilities has changed our country for the better.

May her memory be a blessing.

[Eric Rosenthal @EricDRI]

Judy Heumann and the Bronfman family are true friends of Disability Rights International — standing up for a jewish values of justice, equality, and inclusion. @TCBprize @judithheumann

[The Charles Bronfman Prize @TCBprize]

We join our Prize laureate @EricDRI & @DRI_advocacy in mourning the passing of a true great. Judy Heumann – daughter of Holocaust survivors – broke down barriers in NYC schools, protested until federal leg was passed, & advised multiple presidents.

https://t.co/dIyNB3qWAw

[Eric Rosenthal @EricDRI]

Our friend Judy Heumann has touched lives throughout the world and receiving well deserved recognition for it.

[Ross Gilligan @Ross_Gilligan]

Poignant moment as the Interactive Dialogue with @SR_Disability at the Human Rights Council begins with a silence recognising the massive contribution of @judithheumann to disability rights globally including the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities itself #HRC52

[Diana Samarasan @DSamarasan]

I just can’t believe ⁦@judithheumann⁩ is gone. Judy - your fierce advocacy was contagious and lives on. Sending you off with ❤️❤️.

[Eric Rosenthal @EricDRI]

On behalf of Disability Rights International (DRI), I would like to express my sadness and condolences to Jorge and the family of Judy Heumann on the news of her passing over the weekend. Judy was a true friend and great supporter of the work of DRI.

[Eric Rosenthal @EricDRI]

Congrats to @DRIUK4 Dragana Ciric of Disability Rights International @DRI_advocacy and allies @ValidityNGO @ENIL_EU @IDA_CRPD_Forum @TCIAsia @InclusionIntl today at UN CRPD introducing the historic new UN Guidelines on Deinstitutionalization. https://t.co/yoTcpBcn2i

[ENIL @ENIL_EU]

Good news !!

The CRPD Committee has adopted the guidelines on #deinstitutionalisation, including in emergencies.

Our efforts are not in vain!
@InclusionIntl @TCIAsia @IDA_CRPD_Forum @CHR_HumanRights @ValidityNGO @DRI_advocacy @DisabRightsFund

[Eric Rosenthal @EricDRI]

Today #CRPD Committee adopted Guidelines on Deinstitutionalization: gov'ts and donors must support family living NOT institutions for children with disabilities even in times for war and emergency. @IDA_CRPD_Forum @BCNNL @InterActionOrg @ElevateChildren
https://t.co/yoTcpBcn2i

[Eric Rosenthal @EricDRI]

BBC followed @DRI_advocacy into Ukraine institutions for children with disabilities. As a democracy committed to #HumanRights and #EU accession, #Ukraine must ensure full inclusion. @IDA_CRPD_Forum @InclusionEurope @ENIL_EU @hrw @USICD @TheArcUS

https://t.co/4GHQgiUNtt

[Eric Rosenthal @EricDRI]

Richard Engel of NBC reports about the human tragedy facing children with disabilities in Ukraine #orphanages during the war and interviews me @DRI_advocacy @BCNNL @IDA_CRPD_Forum @ENIL_EU @TASHtweet @BazelonCenter @TheArcUS
https://t.co/pNG7lwlV9n

[Eric Rosenthal @EricDRI]

@DRI_advocacy found atrocious conditions in Ukraine orphanages for children with disabilities. Check out our report calling for international action https://t.co/fTg5rwlykq

[Eric Rosenthal @EricDRI]

Thanks to @BBC and @DanJohnsonNews for powerful coverage of @DRI_advocacy report on children with disabilities left behind in Ukraine institutions.

[Dan Johnson @DanJohnsonNews]

Here's our report on the disabled children of Ukraine, abandoned by their carers and left in institutions that can't properly look after them https://t.co/yxh1Qs5lFG
Filmed & edited by @jddunstan
Produced by @Cleggins82 @nataliesophia & Olya Pona
Thanks @EricDRI @DRI_advocacy

[Eric Rosenthal @EricDRI]

Entering Ukraine to assess needs of children with #disabilities. @DRI_advocacy making sure they are not left out of international relief and protections.@ENIL_EU @IDA_CRPD_Forum @MyEDF @HI_Advocacy @SaveChildrenEU @abilis @USICD

[Eric Rosenthal @EricDRI]

Ukraine's children and adults with disabilities in institutions and orphanages at immediate risk. Thanks to @UNTreatyBodies and #CRPD Committee for call to action. Target aid needed to protect people in institutions! @IDA_CRPD_Forum @USAID @SaveChildrenUN @HI_UnitedStates

[UN Treaty Bodies @UNTreatyBodies]

#Ukraine: As a result of Russia's military aggression, the UN Cttee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities urges States+UN+civil society+stakeholders to ensure people w/ #disabilities are accounted for, protected+provided w/ access to humanitarian aid: https://t.co/mTHVpZ1Lbn

[UN Treaty Bodies @UNTreatyBodies]

#Ukraine: As a result of Russia's military aggression, the UN Cttee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities urges States+UN+civil society+stakeholders to ensure people w/ #disabilities are accounted for, protected+provided w/ access to humanitarian aid: https://t.co/mTHVpZ1Lbn

[Eric Rosenthal @EricDRI]

Thanks to @TCBprize for helping us send out word: Protect Ukraine’schildren with disabilities now! @DRI_advocacy

[Eric Rosenthal @EricDRI]

DRI needs your immediate support to help Ukraine's children and adults with disabilities in institutions and orphanages. We have Ukrainian staff finding those most at risk and linking them with international relief. Please donate at:
https://t.co/sLZCmMtrZa

[Eric Rosenthal @EricDRI]

Bombing orphanages and institutions for people with disabilities a war crime. @DRI_advocacy keeping track in Ukraine to hold abusers accountable. @IDA_CRPD_Forum @lenrubenstein @oneillinstitute @ENIL_EU @SaveChildrenEU

[UN SR Disability Rights - G. Quinn @SR_Disability]

Thanks to @usmissiongeneva for hosting important #Ukraine discussion yesterday. Laws of war aren't optional. All civilians including those w/#disabilities must be protected & illegal orders resisted. All personnel, senior or junior, are answerable to international criminal law.