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DRI’s work and media campaigns have exposed to the world the horrors these children face. The New York Times, The Guardian, The Washington Post, Huffington Post, BBC, Al Jazeera, CNN, social media, ABC, NPR, NBC, news and documentaries – just to name a few - have continually covered DRI’s work, including DRI’s opinion and editorial pieces, resulting in uninterrupted pressure on those who have the power to assist in making change.

From horror to hope….because of you!

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Several years ago, DRI investigated and exposed the horrendous conditions of thousands of poor and disabled children living in institutions in Serbia. So egregious were the abuses, that we called what we had uncovered torture. The United Nations’ top experts agreed with us and DRI led an international campaign to end torture in Serbian orphanages. As a result, Serbia banned new placements in orphanages, supporting families instead.

No Justice: Torture, Trafficking and Segregation in Mexico

Mexico City – July 22, 2015 – Today, Disability Rights International (DRI) released a report No Justice: Torture, Trafficking, and Segregation in Mexico. The report reveals the existence of a “blacklist” of institutions for children and adults with disabilities known to be abusive by Mexico City authorities – who nevertheless allow these facilities to continue operating without interference. “Mexico City authorities knowingly let perpetrators subject children and adults with disabilities to atrocious, life-threatening abuses.

Eric Rosenthal receives award from Phillips Exeter Academy

DRI's Founder and Executive Director Eric Rosenthal is the 2015 recipient of the John Phillips Award from Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, New Hampshire. Each year, the John Phillips Award recognizes an Exeter alum whose life demonstrates the school's ideal of goodness and knowledge united in noble character and usefulness to mankind. For more information on the John Phillips Award, visit Exeter Academy's website. Watch Eric's speech at Exeter Academy accepting the award, below. https://vimeo.com/143608041  

Preview DRI in The Visionaries on PBS

Disability Rights International will be profiled on The Visionaries, the award-winning public television series, hosted by acclaimed actor Sam Waterston, formerly of Law & Order. Now in its twentieth season, The Visionaries documentary series highlights the stories of individuals and nonprofit organizations that are working to create positive social change throughout the world. The documentary, titled "No One Left Behind," showcases DRI's work to end life-threatening abuses in institutions and support local activists to ensure

DRI Victory in Mexico on ABC World News Tonight

DRI's latest report, No Justice: Torture, Trafficking and Segregation in Mexico, is leading to change in Mexico City. The day after the report was released, Mexico City authorities agreed to immediately end the practice of sterilizing women with disabilities and ban the use of cages and physical restraints. In addition, the Secretary for Social Development promised to fully integrate people with disabilities into society and work with us to craft a roadmap for reform.