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Article 16 - Freedom from exploitation, violence and abuse
Persons with disabilities must be protected "both within and outside the home, from all forms of exploitation, violence and abuse, including their gender-based aspects."
To protect people with disabilities, all facilities and programs must be "effectively monitored by independent authorities."
Amnesty International
Website: www.amnesty.org
Child Rights Information Network
Website: www.crin.org
Global Rights
Website: www.globalrights.org
Human Rights First
Website: www.humanrightsfirst.org
Human Rights Watch
Website: www.humanrightswatch.org
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