Katelyn James
Bio:
Katelyn James is a recent graduate of Pace University, where she studied political science, history, and peace and justice studies. Her focus was on international policy, disarmament, and women with disabilities. James has co-authored an article for the Global Policy Report's special section on the Arms Trade Treaty and is currently working at a law firm in New York.
Just like any other population caught up in a war zone, people with disabilities suffer displacement, injury, and trauma. About 6.5 million of the 43.51 million people who have been displaced due to conflict live with a disability. Yet in conflict, when the social fabric is vulnerable and resources are limited, people with disabilities face increased violence while their protection needs often go ignored.
