Support for choosing where to live
The committee found that a shortage of support services left disabled people dependent on their families and restricted choices about where and with whom to live. It urged Tuvalu to fund community services across all islands, provide personal assistants and help families make homes accessible. [1]
Advocates took their evidence to Geneva
Fusi Alofa submitted a shadow report and joined a private briefing with the committee. During the review, expert Rosemary Kayess thanked civil society for helping prepare the examination. She stressed the need to put the national disability policy into practice. [3][2]
Resources for participation
The final recommendations called for closer consultation with Fusi Alofa and other representative organisations, including people on outer islands. They also sought stronger participation by women and girls with disabilities in gender policies, supported by sufficient resources for their organisations. [1]