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The purpose of this booklet is to help readers understand why data on children with disabilities are currently inadequate, the difficulties that surround the gathering of high-quality data on disabled children, and why there is a real need
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to improve the collection, analysis, dissemination and use of disability data.
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Abuses against Women and Girls with Psychosocial or Intellectual Disabilities in institutions in India
Key Recommendations for an Inclusive Urban Agenda
The study analyses the current situation of children with disabilities in relation to realizing their rights and accessing basic services, as well as their life experiences in their communities. It also focuses on identifying the barriers created by society that prevent children with disabilities fr
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om enjoying their human rights. This includes identifying negative attitudes; environmental and communication barriers; gaps in policies or their effective implementation.
The report reveals that children with disabilities in Myanmar are less likely to access services in health or education; rarely have their voices heard in society; and face daily discrimination as objects of pity. It also highlights how inadequate policies and legislation contribute to the challenges these children face.
The information available in this publication should be useful for policy makers, development partners and Disabled Persons Organisations to promote the realization of the rights of all children with disabilities.
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International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa (ICASA) 2013 | 7th – 12th December | Cape Town, South Africa
Conference Report Sao Paulo, Brazil 22-24 October 2015
Guidance Note A DFID practice paper
Submitted to The Lesotho National Federation of Disabled (LNFOD)
Mainstreaming Persons with Disabilities into Society