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Human Rights Abuses Rampant at United Nations-Run Mental Health Facilities in Kosovo, Finds New Report
Rape and sexual assault, physical violence, gross neglect and other human rights abuses are widespread in United Nations-run institutions for people with mental disabilities in Kosovo, according to a new report by Mental Disability Rights International (MDRI), "Not On the Agenda: Human Rights of People with Mental Disabilities in Kosovo" will be released at a news conference on: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7TH, 2002 8:30 a.m. -- Breakfast & Presentation of the Report to UN Delegates, NGO's, and members of the NY Advocacy Community 10:00 a.m. -- Press Conference Knightsbridge Room Crowne Plaza at the United Nations 304 East 42nd Street, New York City
"Not on the Agenda" documents the treatment of residents in facilities for people with mental disabilities, chronicling the abuses they suffer at the hands of other patients and institution staff. The report highlights the failures of the United Nations Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) to protect the human rights of the residents and calls on UNMIK to take immediate action to end the abuse. It also offers recommendations to improve the treatment of people with mental disabilities and the conditions at mental health facilities. News conference speakers include: Eric Rosenthal, Executive Director, MDRI Kenneth Roth, Executive Director, Human Rights Watch James Goldston, Deputy Director, Open Society Institute Dr. Robert Okin, Chief of Psychiatry, San Francisco General Hospital Laura Prescott, Executive Director, Sister Witness International
MDRI is a non-governmental, not-for-profit advocacy organization dedicated to the recognition and enforcement of the rights of people with mental disabilities. MDRI documents conditions, publishes reports on human rights enforcement, and promotes international oversight of the rights of people with mental disabilities. Space is limited and advance registration is required PLEASE RSVP to mdri@mdri.org Please provide your name, affiliation, phone number, and e-mail to receive confirmation that your registration is received. Participation on a space available basis. This "Mental Health E-News" posting is a service of the New York Ass'n of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services, a statewide coalition of people who use and/or provide community mental health services dedicated to improving services and social conditions for people with psychiatric disabilities by promoting their recovery, rehabilitation and rights. To join our list, e-mail us your request and, where appropriate, the name of your organization to NYAPRS@aol.com. Save these dates! September 10 - 13, 2002 NYAPRS 20th Annual Conference Celebration 'Now More Than Ever: Hope, Healing and Recovery' at the Nevele Grande Resort, Ellenville New York contact: Mary McLaughlin, NYAPRS 1 Columbia Place Albany, NY 12207 (518) 436-0008; fax: (518) 436-0044 |
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