Psychosocial Disabilities in Latin America with Alberto Vásquez

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About Alberto Vásquez: Alberto is a human rights lawyer and disability rights advocate. He is the co-director of the Center for Inclusive Policy (CIP) and president of the Peruvian NGO Sociedad y Discapacidad - SODIS (Society and Disability). He previously served as the research coordinator for the UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and as a consultant for several United Nations entities, including WHO, UNICEF and the OHCHR. Alberto is also a founder member of the Latin American Network of Psychosocial Diversity and an honorary fellow at the University of Essex.
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[@GAB8407]

Thank you Judy and Alberto, for reminding us that anyone can make a difference; and, just to start making that difference, one step at a time, makes a huge difference. Thank you both! Gracias a dos!

[@Ceasar-f4t]

Thank you for sharing; kindly asking for help on a case where neuro technology has been inserted in a human brain without his own consent and awareness. Forced to undergo psykiatric reprisal and psycosocial dynamics without dignity and human rights. There were medical research using the neuro technology which was illegal. Are you able to help ... in part as a result of this this person is suffering from trauma and ptsd Wishing Judith rip and thank you

[@randalgomez4522]

'Promosm' 😔