Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria
Disability Rights International
European Network on Independent Living
Inclusion International
International Disability Alliance
Transforming Communities for Inclusion
Validity Foundation

Global Coalition on Deinstitutionalization


Video recording of the webinar “How to Use International Complaints to Challenge Institutionalization Under the CRPD | 28 May 2026,” organised by the Global Coalition on Deinstitutionalization

Transcript of Wang Shiou Wu’s statement:

Video recording of the webinar “UN Inquiry Report and Recommendations on Mexico, issued by the CRPD | 9 April 2026,” organised by Disability Rights International and the Global Coalition on Deinstitutionalization


Video recording of DRI’s short video on “Grave and Systemic:” UN Exposes Abuse Against People with Disabilities in Institutions in Mexico


Video recording of Session No. 8:
International cooperation
English version

Video recording of Session No. 7:
Legal Policy and Frameworks & Remedies, reparations and Redress
English version

Resources shared during the session:
Tina Minkowitz: Deinstitutionalization as Reparative Justice: A Commentary on the Guidelines on Deinstitutionalization, including in Emergencies. https://doi.org/10.3390/laws13020014

Recordings from the conference Ending Psychiatric Coercion: Urgent Need for Effective Remedies and Reparations: https://www.stiftelsenredo.no/recordings-conference-10-september-24/

CHRUSP amicus brief in Mexican deinstitutionalization case, https://www.academia.edu/110901519/CHRUSP_Amicus_Mexico_SJCN


Video recording of Session No. 6:
Key concepts, definitions and values underpinning the process of deinstitutionalisation
English version

Video recording of Session No. 5:
Access to mainstream services on an equal basis with others
English version


Video recording of Session No. 4:
Emergency deinstitutionalisation in situations of risks and humanitarian emergencies
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Video recording of Session No. 3:

Inclusive support models: a global perspective

English version


Video recordings of Session No. 2:

Equal Rights, Diverse Needs: Protections for children and women with disabilities and other high-risks groups under the UN Guidelines on deinstitutionalization, including in emergencies

English version

Spanish version

Ukrainian version

Full Transcript (English)


Video recordings of Session No. 1: Introducing the thematic workshops on the Guidelines on deinstitutionalization, including in Emergencies

English version

Spanish version