“Demand Justice and Human Rights Protection for David Martin Graff, Now!”

The Issue

For decades, David Martin Graff has endured systemic neglect, medical mistreatment, and violations of his basic human rights. As a child, he survived a catastrophic head injury, followed by questionable neurosurgical intervention at Yale New Haven Hospital in 1983. Since then, he has faced a lifetime of medical, legal, and social barriers that have denied him the dignity, protection, and fair treatment every person deserves.

Despite his resilience, David has been subjected to discrimination in healthcare, inadequate disability protections, and systemic failures that have left him without proper compensation, housing, or access to essential care. These failures represent not only personal injustice, but also a wider human rights issue—where vulnerable individuals are left unprotected against the very institutions meant to safeguard them.

Why I’m Concerned

The continued denial of David’s rights sets a dangerous precedent. If medical malpractice, legal mismanagement, and social exclusion can be overlooked in his case, then countless others remain at risk. Every individual deserves equal access to healthcare, justice, and dignity, regardless of their injuries, background, or circumstances.

David’s story illustrates how a person can fall through systemic cracks, with devastating effects that ripple across decades. This is not just about one man—it is about the failure of systems that should protect us all.

What Needs to Happen Now

We demand immediate action to protect the human rights of David Martin Graff, including:

1. A full and independent investigation into his medical and legal history, especially the events surrounding his 1983 neurosurgery and subsequent treatment.
2. Restoration of benefits and protections to ensure his financial, medical, and housing security.
3. Accountability from institutions that have failed in their duty of care, including healthcare providers, legal representatives, and public agencies.
4. Recognition of his rights under U.S. and international human rights standards, ensuring that no one else endures what he has lived through.

By standing together, we can show that justice delayed must not mean justice denied.