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Rights protection
for people with disabilities
The main role of the rights protection is to monitor the human rights of persons with disabilities and provide them with appropriate support in safeguarding their rights.

What does the rights protection do?
The main role of the rights protection is the following:
- To promote awareness of the rights of people with disabilities and their full and effective participation and inclusion in society
- To provide guidance for persons with disabilities and support them in upholding their rights
- To monitor the rights of persons with disabilities and promote improvements so that everyone can enjoy their rights
How does the rights protection help individuals?
With guidance about:
- Which services and support you are entitled to and where and how to seek them
- What appeal and complaints mechanisms are available and how to apply to them
With communication with public authorties, for example with:
- Suggestions to those responsible for monitoring services.
- Providing human-rights based advice
Who can contact us?
- Individuals who believe their rights have been violated
- Others who wish to notify about a violation of the rights of a disabled person
- Anyone who needs guidance or information concerning the rights of persons with disabilities
Contact us
554 8100
rettindagaesla@mannrettindi.is
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