Scope: National
Disability Inclusive Violence Prevention Programs for Women
Introduction Anyone can be targeted for violence at any time. But, women experience more violence than men, and people with disabilities experience more violence than non-disabled people. Thus, women with disabilities experience much higher risk for violence. Caregivers for people with disabilities – most of whom are women or girls – are also at higher… Continue reading Disability Inclusive Violence Prevention Programs for Women
De-institutionalization and Community Integration
Introduction In many countries, people with disabilities may be forced to live in an institution even if they might prefer to live in their own home. Being unable to choose where you live and who you live with is itself a human rights violation. People placed in institutions often experience additional human rights violations such… Continue reading De-institutionalization and Community Integration