Strategy and policy
Injuries, violence and disabilities claim a heavy toll on human life and development across the globe, across Regions and within countries. If the general trends persist and no action is taken, the burden is expected to rise, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. In many countries comprehensive policies, strategies and plans are not in place to address different aspects of these important issues.
Comprehensive policies linked to evidence-based feasible action plans are necessary to translate injury and violence prevention and disability management into reality. A wealth of WHO documents are available to Member States to provide the necessary guidance to develop policies and strategies based on local context and considerations.
Injuries and violence
Preventing injuries and violence: A guide for ministries of health, 2007 [pdf 1.5Mb]
Violence
Preventing child maltreatment: a guide to taking action and generating evidence, 2006 [pdf 2.44Mb]
Guidelines for medico-legal care for victims of sexual violence, 2003 [pdf 887kb]
Disability and rehabilitation
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, 2008 [pdf 448kb]
Related links
UN Standard Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities (1993)
World Programme of Action Concerning Disabled Persons (1992)
United Nations Decade of Disabled Persons (1983–1992)
