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The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Regional Office for Southern Africa (OHCHR ROSA) and the South African Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) commissioned a research study on the socio-economic impact of COVID-19 on persons with disabilities in South Africa in March 2021. The research study highlights experiences of persons with disabilities during lockdown as well as the challenges faced by persons with disabilities in accessing information, education, healthcare, social services, safety and security, economic opportunities, transport, quarantine sites and their participation in response and recovery measures. The report highlights that a disability inclusive COVID-19 response and recovery will better serve everyone and ensure that no one is left behind. OHCHR and the DWYPD hosted a virtual launch of the report at 10h00 on Monday, 11 October 2021. See report here: COVID-19and Rights of Persons with Disabilities