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From invalidation and segregation to recognition and integration: contemporary state responses to disability in India
Centre for Women's Development Studies, 2010Persons with disabilities are amongst the most disempowered groups.DocumentAchieving equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities through legislation
International Labour Organization, 2011With the entry into force of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in May 2008, countries around the world are attaching higher priority to promoting the rights of persons with disabilities in skills development and employment. This guide is intended to serve as a resource for trainers in countries around the world who are introducing modules on disability legislation.DocumentGrassroots speakout on UN Women: outcome document
Huairou Commission, 2011On March 2nd, grassroots women leaders from around the world voiced their key recommendations and experiences to Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women, Dr. Michelle Bachelet, and other representatives of UN Women and governments. A supportive audience of leaders of the global women’s movement and gender advocates filled the room beyond capacity.DocumentEvaluation of the NRC's Country Program in DR Congo (2007-2009)
2011In accordance with the expansion of Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) field operations, a major management restructuring has been carried out in DRC. Findings regarding key achievements, in particular since February 2008, include the following:OrganisationFederation of Women Lawyers – Kenya (FIDA Kenya)
The Federation of Women Lawyers – Kenya (FIDA Kenya) was established in 1985 after the 3rd UN Conference on Women which was held in Nairobi.DocumentTelling their stories: the direct impact of social cash transfers on the lives of ultra poor families in Malawi
United Nations Children's Fund, 2007This story-telling publication raises awareness about the impact of cash transfers on the lives of the most vulnerable children in Malawi. It forms one part of an advocacy package on the Malawi's pilot social cash transfer scheme, together with a website, factsheet, Q&A and documentary.DocumentEffective HIV/AIDS and reproductive health information to people with disabilities
Centre for Social Research, University of Malawi, 2004This study is designed to explore and understand the sexual and reproductive health needs and experiences of people with disabilities, their perceptions about HIV/AIDS and how best information on HIV/AIDS can be communicated to people with various forms of disabilities.DocumentThe Rights of Women and Girls with Disabilities in Africa: Does the protocol on the Rights of Women in Africa offer any hope?
Center for Women Policy Studies, 2011This paper is part of the Barbara Faye Waxman Fiduccia Papers on women and girls with disabilities. It considers how the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa (or the African Women’s Protocol) addresses and protects the rights of disabled women.DocumentThe Rights of Women and Girls with Disabilities in Africa: Does the protocol on the Rights of Women in Africa offer any hope?
Center for Women Policy Studies, 2011This paper is part of the Barbara Faye Waxman Fiduccia Papers on women and girls with disabilities. It considers how the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa (or the African Women’s Protocol) addresses and protects the rights of disabled women.DocumentThe Seeds of a Movement: Disabled women and their struggle to organise
Association for Women's Rights in Development, 2011This case study paper, one of fourteen featured in AWID’s Changing Their World collection on concepts and practices of women’s movements, maps out some of the challenges that disabled women have faced in building movements and fighting discrimination. The paper considers: • Definitions of disabilityPages