Disability and inclusion Archives | Page 8 of 21

A woman assists another woman to walk down some steps. Both women are wearing face masks.

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Ghana has made significant strides towards addressing disability rights. But people with disabilities are not given equal opportunities to participate in electoral processes.

Grace Antwi-Atsu, April 2021

An elderly woman and a younger woman sit next to a man who holds a clipboard, in a hospital waiting area.

Blogs / Disability and inclusion /

Sightsavers and other organisations recently came together to share practical tips around collecting data that includes everyone.

Elsie Makachiya, March 2021

A woman standing by a brick wall holds a sign reading #EqualUN.

News / Disability and inclusion /

Five women have been elected to the UN CRPD committee, answering Sightsavers’ Equal World campaign call for more diversity and gender equality.

December 2020

The main debating chamber at the United Nations.

Blogs / Disability and inclusion /

An important election is taking place later in November that will have huge implications for the rights of people with disabilities across the world.

Ross Gilligan, November 2020

From the field / Disability and inclusion /

Meet the teams that Sightsavers partners with around the world to help them foster more disability inclusive workplaces.

November 2020

Blogs / Disability and inclusion /

It is important to ensure gender balance and equity to ensure that women have the right to a voice.

Sif Holst, November 2020

Eufémia Amela smiles and holds a sign saying #EqualUN.

Blogs / Disability and inclusion /

Eufémia Amela is Mozambique’s nominee for the UN disability committee: she has a physical disability after being affected by polio as a child. Hear her story and learn why she’s fighting for equality.

Eufémia Amela, November 2020

Teach Hassanatu helps pupils in the classroom.

News / Disability and inclusion /

The report highlights the progress made since the strategy was published and shows the key lessons that have been learnt during that time.

November 2020

A painting of a woman in a hijab with peace symbols in the background.

News / Disability and inclusion /

Although unable to celebrate in person, the entries for the Junior Painter of the Year awards for 2019/2020 were remarkable.

November 2020

Reports / Disability and inclusion /

The paper aims to bring the voices of women with disabilities to the fore. It details how supporting women with disabilities to know their rights has helped them to stand up for themselves, gain independence and support others.

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Disability and inclusion

Ghana’s electoral processes have improved – but are they inclusive?

What we’ve learned about inclusive data

UN disability committee achieves historic gender parity milestone

How does the UN disability committee election work?

The businesses embracing disability inclusion

“Gender and background make a huge difference in how we experience disability”

“Representation means speaking for ourselves”

FCDO publishes progress report on disability inclusion

Junior Painter award winners unveiled

Rising Voices: Mainstreaming women with disabilities in India-EU international cooperation

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