Introduction
The International Association for Agricultural Workers with Disabilities (IAAWD) was founded to advocate for the rights and interests of agricultural workers, persons with disabilities, and their families, who face systemic challenges and inequities.
Why IAAWD Matters
- Agricultural workers and individuals with disabilities are often denied fair treatment in inheritance disputes, housing, and tax matters. For instance, a family with over 65 years of dedicated farm work was burdened with an unjustified tax liability and subjected to years of legal battles, wrongful evictions, and substantial financial losses.
- A systemic failure that led to over £500,000 in legal fees, secured against farm assets, without providing justice or solutions.
What Needs to Change
Justice requires meaningful amendments to key laws, including:
- Housing Act 1988: To better protect the housing rights of agricultural workers and their families.
- Senior Courts Act 1981: To ensure equitable access to justice.
- Protection from Eviction Act 1977: To prevent wrongful evictions by clarifying legal protections for persons with disabilities and their family members.
Join Us
Help us advocate for justice by supporting a petition to Parliament and working toward remedies that protect agricultural workers and persons with disabilities. Together, we can build a future of fairness and dignity for all.