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Overlooked and overdue: Enhancing the protection of women with disabilities detained by parties to an armed conflict

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This article aims to showcase how existing IHL provisions governing detention can be interpreted and applied in a manner that offers adequate, equal protection to detained women with disabilities. In doing so, it will examine both fundamental and more specific guarantees, taking into account the compounding disadvantages that result from an interplay between gender and disability in detention settings, and will offer practical recommendations on how these could be addressed.

Source: International Review of the Red Cross

DOI: 10.1017/s1816383126101611

Author: Sara La Vecchia

Language: English

Topic: International Law and Human Rights

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Gender equality, Reduced inequalities, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,550

OpenAlex ID: W7212313135