The Mental Disability Advocacy Center (MDAC) advances the human rights of children and adults with actual or perceived intellectual or psycho-social disabilities. Focusing on Europe and Central Asia, it uses a combination of law and advocacy to promote equality and social integration. MDAC's vision is for a world that values emotional, mental and learning differences, and where people respect each other’s autonomy and dignity. MDAC has participatory status with the Council of Europe.

3 May - MDAC welcomes the entry into force of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and encourages all countries to swiftly ratify and implement it. Read more...

27 March - European Court of Human Rights breaks new ground, finds violations against Russia in a case taken by MDAC. Read more...