Disability in Peru

Costs associated with disability in Peruvian households:

“The results of the quantitative component reveal that Peruvian households with members with disabilities face an extra cost equivalent to 15% more than the average monthly income needed to achieve well-being similar to that of households without members with disabilities. Furthermore, households with members with disabilities living in rural areas and those experiencing financial poverty are estimated to be the most affected by this cost (22.8% and 42.7%).” (Feb, Consejo Nacional para la Integración de la Persona con Discapacidad)

Inclusive Education For Children With Disabilities a program from UNICEF. (2023, Forbes)

Why aren't there inclusive cities and societies? A video profile of Andrea Burga. (In Spanish, 2024, DW)

Enhanced Accessibility at Machu Picchu: New Section Opens for People with Disabilities. (2023, Market Research Telecast)

Overview

New Peru Legislation Threatens Disability Rights:

‘On April 2, 2025, Peru’s Congress added article 29.2 to the law, which states: “The State promotes the creation of specialized care centers and temporary and permanent shelters for persons with disabilities.” The amendment ignores the principles of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), which Peru is a party to.’ (Apr, Human Rights Watch)

Experts of the CRPD Commend Peru’s Reform of Disability Legislation, Ask Questions on Discrimination of Migrants, Refugees and Minorities with Disabilities. (2023, OHCHR)

Directive to regulate the management of regional and local governments on disability issues (in Spanish, 2021, El Peruano)

Assisted Dying and Euthanasia

Ana Estrada died the first woman to get euthanasia in Peru, after a years-long campaign. (In Spanish, 2024, Yo También)

Disabled People in Peru's Political Protests. Debrief feature exploring disability in political protests and showing how disabled people are playing an active role in the political crisis. (2023, Disability Debrief)