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INCLUSION INTERNATIONAL DENOUNCES USE OF WOMEN WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES IN SUICIDE BOMBINGS
[Last updated Thursday, February 14, 2008]
February 2008 – Inclusion International (II), a federation of 200 family-based organizations advocating for the human rights of people with intellectual disabilities worldwide. Inclusion International denounces the disturbing incident in Baghdad, which reports allege involved two women with intellectual disabilities who were used as “suicide” bombers and decries the use of vulnerable people in any act of violence. While it is unclear whether these women were acting voluntarily; whether they understood their actions or whether they were simply victimized by extremists due to their disability, there can be no justification for the abuse of innocent people in acts of violence.
This is not an isolated incident as reports suggest the use of disabled people in numerous suicide bombings. These attacks and the specific targeting of people with disabilities in their actions are abhorrent human rights abuses.
The new UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities specifically commits to protection in situations of armed conflict “States parties shall take, in accordance with their obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law and international human rights law, all necessary measures to ensure protection and safety of persons with disabilities in situations of risk, including situations of armed conflict, humanitarian emergencies and the occurrence of natural disasters.”
Inclusion International, calls on world leaders and all parties in conflict situations to desist from further victimizing people with intellectual disabilities. We appeal to all parties who are contributing to the increased risk and vulnerability of people with disability to respect the human rights of people with disability. We look to join efforts with public and private sector actors, including civil society, to protect the human rights of people with disabilities, especially those people in armed conflict.
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