Legal Status and Social Protection of Persons with Disabilities as a Result of Hybrid War

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this article is to study international legal and national law in the field of protecting the rights of persons with disability, as well as studying the phenomenon of “hybrid war” and protecting the rights of persons with disabilities as a result of such armed conflicts.   Method: The main method used by the authors of the article is the formal legal method. Since the basis of the article is built on the analysis of relevant normative sources at the international and national levels, the use of this method ensures the reliability of the results obtained.   Results and conclusion: In order to ensure a full life for people who have received the status of persons with disabilities as a result of a hybrid war, a number of actions should be applied on the legal field, at the practical level of implementation, at the scientific and educational level and in the aspect of international cooperation.   Research implications: The practical significance is revealed through the authors` proposals for a balanced and smart state policy. The theoretical significance lies in the fact that the article can serve as a basis for further research on this topic, as well as for developing methodological support in related academic disciplines.   Originality/value: The results obtained in this research are innovative, relevant to the scientific community and important basis for state policy in the context of social protection of persons with disabilities.