Human Rights Watch

Barriers to Education for Children with Disabilities in Lebanon

Description: Under the law, all Lebanese children should have access to education free from discrimination. Lebanon’s Law 220 of 2000 grants persons with disabilities the right to education, health, and other basic rights. It set up a commission dedicated to optimizing conditions for children registered as having a disability to participate in all classes and tests. In reality, the educational path of children with disabilities in Lebanon is strewn with logistical, social, and economic pitfalls that mean they often face a compromised school experience—if they can enroll at all. Users can find the full report and its summary.