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Humanitarian inclusion standards for older people and people with disabilities

Age and Disability Consortium CBM International, HelpAge International,and Handicap International (2018)
The Standard consists of nine key inclusion standards, and seven sets of sector-specific inclusion standards for protection – water, sanitation a ... more
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United ... more
This document is based on currently available scientific evidence on treatment for drug use disorders and sets out a framework for the implementati ... more

Out of the Shadows. Making Mental Health a Global Development Policy

Seth Mnookin World Bank Group, and World Health Organization WHO (2016) C_WHO
Mental disorders impose an enormous burden on society, accounting for almost one in three years lived with disability globally. •In addition to their health impact, mental disorders cause a signif ... more
This research report provided results from the study of living conditions among people with functional limitation in Mozambique. Two comparative st ... more
According to 2014 Census data, almost a third of the population in Myanmar do not have adequate identity and civil documentation. Of these, 54 perc ... more
WHO-OHCHR launch new guidance to improve laws addressing human rights abuses in mental health care Ahead of World Mental Health Day, the World H ... more
Ukraine: Russian invasion has forced older people with disabilities to endure isolation and neglect – new report Many temporary shelters inaccessible to people ... more
The information in this report is up-to-date as of June 2016. The report, which follows a field visit to ... more
The overall objective of the framework is to support WHO and Members States in meaningful engagement of ... more
This research report provides results from the study of living conditions among people with disabiliti ... more
For centuries, indigenous peoples around the world have used their traditional knowledge to prepare for, cope with and survive disasters. Their methods and practices originated within their communit ... more

Developmental Disabilities

Institute of Medicine (US); Committee on Nervous System Disorders in Developing Countries; National Academy of Sciences (2001) C2
Neurological, Psychiatric, and Developmental Disorders: Meeting the Challenge in the Developing World Institute of Medicine (US) Committee ... more
This training and guidance module addresses the use of coercive and violent practices in mental health and related services with a particular focus ... more
The aim with this study was to examine in what amount disabled children in South Africa can live a participating life in society, with focus ... more
Commissioned by Plan International the report draws on data from research conducted in Bangladesh in April 2018. It explores how adolescent girls within two age brackets (10-14 and 15-19) understand ... more
This global progress report attempts to lay the groundwork for the kind of accelerated action needed. Section 1 presents key data, trends and devel ... more
User satisfaction with assistive devices is a predictor of use and an important outcome measure. This study evaluated client satisfaction with pros ... more
Global food insecurity has markedly increased over the last two-years due to conflict, economic and political instability, displacement, environmental degradation and disasters, and major disruptions to global food systems because ... more
To understand the patterns of Rwanda’s achievements in health development, it is important to explore how Rwanda addresses the Social Determinant ... more
The report underscores that sexual and reproductive health and rights are often the first to be sacrificed during epidemics and that ... more
As part of our commitment to the fight against NCDs, Nigeria was signatory to the political declaration at ... more
The Western Pacific Regional Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases (2014–2020) was developed in respo ... more
Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and chronic respiratory diseases and their risk factors are an increasing public health and development challenge in Kazakhstan. This report provides evidence through three analyses that NCDs reduce economic output and ... more
Submitted to The Lesotho National Federation of Disabled (LNFOD)
Society first acknowledges a child’s existence and identity through birth registration. The right to be recognized as a person before the law is a critical step in ensuring lifelong protection ... more
This revised and fully updated edition of the International technical guidance on sexuality education benefits from a new review ... more
Part 2: Part 2 Beyond the evidence: Implications for innovation and practice Part 2 of the Gap Analysis presents ... more
These guidelines are informed by evidence of ‘what works’ and lessons learned in the field. They are designed to accelerate UNICEF regional and country offices’ programming ... more
Education of children with disabilities in India and Pakistan: An analysis of developments since ... more
The National Strategic Plan is based on the following guiding principles:
1) Life-course approach: adolescence is a key decade in ... more
A National Service Programme for All Children with Special Needs and their Families
In Myanmar, we estimate that at least 40% of children require ECI services for short to longer periods ... more
This guidance note is intended primarily for health actors working in emergency and disaster risk management (hereafter 'emergency risk management') at the local, national or international level, and in governmental or nongovernm ... more
Produced by UNICEF and IRC, with the support of the German Corporation for International Coopera ... more
This document provides an overview of the evidence of nutrition gains that can be achieved with ... more
In 2015, 26% of the deaths of 5.9 million children who died before reaching their fifth birthday could have been prevented through addressing envi ... more
Sexual abuse perpetrated against children is one of the most significant crises of our time. Child sexual abuse is a significant risk factor for ch ... more
The Return Counselling Toolkit is a capacity-building instrument aimed at providing a harmonized and coherent approach to return counselling, based on key migrant-centred principles while protecting ... more

Situation Assessment of Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Bangladesh 2016

Valerie Karr et al. Institute for Community Inclusion at University of Massachusetts (2016) C1
The purpose of the situation assessment was to execute a situation analysis for Autism and Neurodevelopment Disorder (NDD) in Bangladesh. ... more
Mental disorders are one of the top public health challenges in the WHO European Region, affecting about 25% ... more
MODULE 5 RESOURCE GUIDE | This guide is part of a series of manuals that focuses on six topics in Early Childhood Development (ECD): different prog ... more
he refugee flow to Ethiopia continued during 2018, with 36,1351 persons seeking safety and protection within the country’s borders. At ... more
The WHO Regional Office for Europe, the WHO Collaborating Centre on Culture and Health at the Un ... more
It outlines key achievements, needs and opportunities for intervention in the field of rehabilitation in Ukraine. The content ... more
The WHO Disability-Inclusive Health Services Training Package is a companion to the “WHO Disability-Inclusive Health Services Toolkit: A resource for health facilities in ... more
The development of this Operational Roadmap has been driven by a growing consensus in Ukraine on the ... more
This tool is a living document that provides guidance on good partnership practices that promote strong relationships between civil society organizations and government representatives on engaging ... more

The Status of the Wheelchair in Uganda

Mary Florence Mukisa Uganda National Action on Physical Disability (UNAPD); Uganda Ministry of Health; et al. (2010) C1
A Report of A survey study conducted to determine the demand, availability, quality of production, usage, and affordability ... more
Living Conditions Among Persons with Disability Survey Report
Disabled people in developing countries are the poorest of the poor: if we are serious about tackling extreme poverty, our development work has to ... more
This is the first global report on epilepsy summarizing the available evidence on ... more
The Early Childhood Development Policy and its Strategic Plan seek to provide a framework to ensure such a holistic and integrated approach to the development ... more
Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) threatens displaced women and girls, as well as men and boys, in all regions of the world. Creating safe environments and mitigating ... more
Experience from Save the Children and partners globally demonstrates that improvements in education quality go hand-in-hand with inclusion and access, Flexible, quality, responsive learning envir ... more
The mission of the Women’s Health Council is to inform and influence the development ... more
Disability-inclusive development policy and practice is constantly changing and evolving. It is a foundational part of our work in CBM, underpinning all that we do. It requires us to be constantly reflecting, learning and improving our practice. In ... more
Section One summarizes UNHCR’s mandate of international protecdtion and the aim and principles of emergency response; Section Two deals ... more

Inclusion of People with Disabilities in Zambia

M. Sakala; P. Korpinen International Labour Organization ILO (2013) C1

Inclusion of People with Disabilities in Ethiopia

Melles, F.; P. Korpinen International Labor Organization ILO; Irish Aid (2012) C1

Disability And Climate Change

David Lewis and Kath Ballard Christoffel-Blindenmission (CBM) (2011)
Climate change is having the largest impact on the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people. Within this group, 20% are people ... more

Inclusion of People with Disabilities In Uganda

Pia Korpinen International Labour Organization ILO; Irish Aid (2009) C1
Fact Sheet
Report of a mission 20–24 April 2015
UNICEF Strategic Plan 2018-2021. Draft Theory of Change Paper
Background paper 11 The Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response May 2021
This document highlights landmarks and key milestones in the development and implementation of the global agenda for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs ... more
The WHO Toolkit for the care and support of people affected by complications associated with Zi ... more
21 August 2020 This guidance provides specific considerations for the use of non-medical masks, also known as fabric masks, by children as a means for source control in ... more
Context and impact of the crisis A year after the signing of ... more
The Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS) is a document to guide WHO’s work in countries. CCS is a medium-term vision for WHO’s technical cooperation with a given Member State, and supports ... more
Progress towards targets of the Global action plan on dementia
This publication seeks to describe the best treatments and practices based on the scientific evidence available at ... more
Health and Human Rights Journal December 2016 / Volume 18 / Number 2 / Papers, 171-182
The present book deals not only with emergency response, but also with measures designed to reduce the ... more
This toolkit is intended to support GBV staff to build disability inclusion into their work, and to strengthen the capacity of GBV practitioners to use a survivor-centered approach when providing se ... more