In this form, the UK Department for International Development (DFID) outlines its commitments for the Global Disability Summit 2018, including its new policy position on children and young people with disabilities in institutions, which was announced at the Summit. The form also outlines DFID's timeframe for implementation.
"In line with the UN Guidelines for the Alternative Care for Children," reads the form, "the UK government recognises that institutionalisation harms children’s physical, emotional and psychological development. Children with disabilities, including physical, psychosocial and intellectual disabilities, are often the first to be placed in institutional care, the last to leave, suffer the most as a consequence, and often end up being forgotten by society once institutionalised. In line with our international treaty obligations, including but not limited to the ECHR, UNCRC (and optional protocols) and UNCRPD, as well as the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we are committed to ensuring all children realise their right to family care and that no child is left behind."
"The UK government will continue to tackle the underlying drivers of institutionalisation and work towards the long term process of de-institutionalisation. The UK is supportive of inclusive community services for all children and the promotion of family and communitybased care, together with individually tailored services for children with disabilities."
In addition to its commitment to ensuring all children realise their right to family care, this form also outlines DFID's commitments to promoting inclusive education for children with disabilities, economic empowerment, technology and innovation, data disaggregation, women and girls with disabilities, people with disabilities in humanitarian contexts, and more.
