The new analysis, Informal Care and Human Rights: The Right to Care from the Perspective of Informal Caregivers, is now available. Written by one of our lawyers, Maroš Matiaško, in cooperation with the Abakus Foundation as part of efforts to advocate for greater service accessibility, the analysis focuses on the legal status of informal caregivers, a topic that remains largely overlooked.
“The rights of informal caregivers, particularly parents of individuals with disabilities, are a crucial yet often neglected aspect of human rights and social policies related to people with disabilities. Despite their essential role in providing daily support and care, not only for their loved ones but also for society, their rights are not explicitly addressed,” states the author at the beginning of the analysis
The report highlights that, although international case law shows positive changes, the Czech Republic has yet to systematically address caregivers’ needs. The analysis examines court rulings on caregivers’ rights and offers interpretations to support the right to care.
This analysis was conducted as part of the Social Services – Strategic Litigation project, launched in January 2024. The project focuses on strategic litigation in the area of the inaccessibility of social services for people with disabilities, particularly children and young adults with psychosocial and intellectual disabilities.
