Latest items for DACH-PRACTICE-3
April 19, 2024, 3:06 p.m.
Countries: Serbia
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"[There is] persistent lack of awareness among women, specifically [women with disabilities] of their rights under the Convention and available remedies" (3). "[T]he sentences for rape (article 178 of the Criminal Code) and sexual intercourse with a person with disabilities (article 179 of the Criminal Code) [are aligned]" (7). "[There is an] increase in all forms of gender-based violence against women with disabilities in institutions" (7). "Girls with disabilities are less involved in inclusive education than boys with disabilities" (12). "[R]easonable accommodation in school infrastructure and places for sport and leisure for girls with disabilities [are not in place]" (12).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"[There is] persistent lack of awareness among women, specifically [women with disabilities] of their rights under the Convention and available remedies" (3). "[T]he sentences for rape (article 178 of the Criminal Code) and sexual intercourse with a person with disabilities (article 179 of the Criminal Code) [are aligned]" (7). "[There is an] increase in all forms of gender-based violence against women with disabilities in institutions" (7). "Girls with disabilities are less involved in inclusive education than boys with disabilities" (12). "[R]easonable accommodation in school infrastructure and places for sport and leisure for girls with disabilities [are not in place]" (12).
April 19, 2024, 1:54 p.m.
Countries: Serbia
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"[There is] high unemployment rates, in particular among [women with disabilities]" (13). "[W]omen with disabilities [face persistent difficulties] in gaining access to sexual and reproductive health services" (14). "[F]ree anti-retroviral treatment [is not easily accessible] for all women and girls, including [women with disabilities], including those in institutions" (14). "[Women with disabilities] continue to experience multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination... [T]hose women continue to have limited access to health care, education, employment and social assistance and they lack protection from gender-based violence" (16).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"[There is] high unemployment rates, in particular among [women with disabilities]" (13). "[W]omen with disabilities [face persistent difficulties] in gaining access to sexual and reproductive health services" (14). "[F]ree anti-retroviral treatment [is not easily accessible] for all women and girls, including [women with disabilities], including those in institutions" (14). "[Women with disabilities] continue to experience multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination... [T]hose women continue to have limited access to health care, education, employment and social assistance and they lack protection from gender-based violence" (16).
April 19, 2024, 1:53 p.m.
Countries: Serbia
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"[The] guardianship regime in the State party, restricts the legal capacity of many women with disabilities, as a consequence of which they cannot marry, form a family, acquire access to justice or vote" (16).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"[The] guardianship regime in the State party, restricts the legal capacity of many women with disabilities, as a consequence of which they cannot marry, form a family, acquire access to justice or vote" (16).
March 30, 2024, 2:46 p.m.
Countries: Lithuania
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"[T]he Equal Opportunities Ombudsperson monitor[s] the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, including in relation to women and girls with disabilities, in 2019" (2). "[I]n 2018, the Office of the Equal Opportunities Ombudsperson did not receive any complaints [of discrimination] from women or girls with disabilities" (4). "[T]emporary special measures [are not adopted], including quotas for female candidates of political parties and heads of municipalities, to increase the participation of [] women with disabilities, in political and public life" (9-10). "[G]irls and boys with disabilities [are placed] in schools with classes for children with special needs" (11).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"[T]he Equal Opportunities Ombudsperson monitor[s] the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, including in relation to women and girls with disabilities, in 2019" (2). "[I]n 2018, the Office of the Equal Opportunities Ombudsperson did not receive any complaints [of discrimination] from women or girls with disabilities" (4). "[T]emporary special measures [are not adopted], including quotas for female candidates of political parties and heads of municipalities, to increase the participation of [] women with disabilities, in political and public life" (9-10). "[G]irls and boys with disabilities [are placed] in schools with classes for children with special needs" (11).
March 26, 2024, 2:45 p.m.
Countries: Lithuania
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"[W]omen with disabilities are subjected to gender-based violence... [W]omen and girls with disabilities are subjected to any treatment or medical procedures without their free, prior and informed consent and those performing involuntary or unnecessary procedures on women and girls with disabilities are [not] held accountable... [W]omen with disabilities [do not] have the right to decide freely and responsibly on the number and spacing of their children... [W]omen and girls with disabilities [do not] have the right to decide freely and responsibly on matters related to their sexuality, including sexual and reproductive health" (14).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"[W]omen with disabilities are subjected to gender-based violence... [W]omen and girls with disabilities are subjected to any treatment or medical procedures without their free, prior and informed consent and those performing involuntary or unnecessary procedures on women and girls with disabilities are [not] held accountable... [W]omen with disabilities [do not] have the right to decide freely and responsibly on the number and spacing of their children... [W]omen and girls with disabilities [do not] have the right to decide freely and responsibly on matters related to their sexuality, including sexual and reproductive health" (14).
March 26, 2024, 2:44 p.m.
Countries: Lithuania
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
“[There is a] lack of special protection for women with disabilities, including those with intellectual or psychosocial disabilities, who are victims of gender-based violence against women, in particular sexual violence, as well as the lack of specially targeted services for them" (13). "The declaration of legal incapacity or restricted capacity of more than 4,500 women with disabilities in the State party, including women with intellectual and psychosocial disabilities, affects their participation in elections and denies them the right to marry and custody of their children" (13-14).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
“[There is a] lack of special protection for women with disabilities, including those with intellectual or psychosocial disabilities, who are victims of gender-based violence against women, in particular sexual violence, as well as the lack of specially targeted services for them" (13). "The declaration of legal incapacity or restricted capacity of more than 4,500 women with disabilities in the State party, including women with intellectual and psychosocial disabilities, affects their participation in elections and denies them the right to marry and custody of their children" (13-14).
March 26, 2024, 2:44 p.m.
Countries: Lithuania
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"Vertical and horizontal occupational segregation [make it difficult to] integrat[e] women with disabilities into the labour market" (11). "[T]he gains from the rapid economic development in the State party have not been equally shared, in particular [by] women with disabilities" (13). "[W]omen with disabilities experienc[e] forced abortions, involuntary sterilization, the removal of their babies, sexual abuse perpetrated by their caregivers or other residents in care institutions, neglect of their medical care and psychological needs and involuntary placement in psychiatric or social care institutions” (13).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"Vertical and horizontal occupational segregation [make it difficult to] integrat[e] women with disabilities into the labour market" (11). "[T]he gains from the rapid economic development in the State party have not been equally shared, in particular [by] women with disabilities" (13). "[W]omen with disabilities experienc[e] forced abortions, involuntary sterilization, the removal of their babies, sexual abuse perpetrated by their caregivers or other residents in care institutions, neglect of their medical care and psychological needs and involuntary placement in psychiatric or social care institutions” (13).
March 15, 2024, 2:30 p.m.
Countries: Gabon
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"Comprehensive support (tuition fees, transport and school supplies) [are provided] for approximately 97 [disabled] children, the majority of whom are girls" (15). "A total of 144 women with disabilities received training in project set-up, small business accounts and the requirements for associations and cooperatives. Those women have opened bank accounts" (23). "Gabon has 37,789 persons aged 1 year or over living with disabilities, and half of them are women, which amounts to a national prevalence rate of 2.2 per cent" (25).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"Comprehensive support (tuition fees, transport and school supplies) [are provided] for approximately 97 [disabled] children, the majority of whom are girls" (15). "A total of 144 women with disabilities received training in project set-up, small business accounts and the requirements for associations and cooperatives. Those women have opened bank accounts" (23). "Gabon has 37,789 persons aged 1 year or over living with disabilities, and half of them are women, which amounts to a national prevalence rate of 2.2 per cent" (25).
March 14, 2024, 10:03 a.m.
Countries: Gabon
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"From 2015 to 2018, 1,047 women with disabilities received an annual allowance of 75,000 CFA francs paid by the National Health Insurance and Social Protection Fund; 15 women with disabilities received social housing through the National Society for Social Housing" (25).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"From 2015 to 2018, 1,047 women with disabilities received an annual allowance of 75,000 CFA francs paid by the National Health Insurance and Social Protection Fund; 15 women with disabilities received social housing through the National Society for Social Housing" (25).
Feb. 20, 2024, 6:27 p.m.
Countries: D R Congo
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"[R]ural women and women with disabilities [are unaware] of their rights under the Convention and the remedies available to them to claim those rights" (6). "[W]omen and girls with disabilities face multiple forms of discrimination concerning access to adequate health services, employment, education and vocational and technical training... [T]hey are victims of violence and []their autonomy is often limited" (16). "[W]omen and girls with disabilities [cannot access] health services, education and employment without discrimination" (16).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"[R]ural women and women with disabilities [are unaware] of their rights under the Convention and the remedies available to them to claim those rights" (6). "[W]omen and girls with disabilities face multiple forms of discrimination concerning access to adequate health services, employment, education and vocational and technical training... [T]hey are victims of violence and []their autonomy is often limited" (16). "[W]omen and girls with disabilities [cannot access] health services, education and employment without discrimination" (16).
Jan. 31, 2024, 12:37 p.m.
Countries: Poland
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"A disabled 14-year-old who was raped by her own uncle has been refused an abortion in Poland, sparking outrage in the conservative country" (para 1). "Even though the underage girl was clearly a victim of abuse, two separate hospitals in her region of Podlasie refused to treat her or even tell her where she could receive a legal abortion, a violation of the law. The girl, who did not understand she was pregnant, was taken by her aunt to doctors who treated them 'brutally and inhumanely', she claimed. The aunt had even provided documents from a prosecutor saying an alleged rape had occurred and an abortion would be lawful, but...more
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"A disabled 14-year-old who was raped by her own uncle has been refused an abortion in Poland, sparking outrage in the conservative country" (para 1). "Even though the underage girl was clearly a victim of abuse, two separate hospitals in her region of Podlasie refused to treat her or even tell her where she could receive a legal abortion, a violation of the law. The girl, who did not understand she was pregnant, was taken by her aunt to doctors who treated them 'brutally and inhumanely', she claimed. The aunt had even provided documents from a prosecutor saying an alleged rape had occurred and an abortion would be lawful, but...more
Jan. 29, 2024, 5:50 p.m.
Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"[There is an] absence of temporary special measures to promote the political representation of disadvantaged groups of women, such as [women with disabilities]" (6). "[B]arriers to access to high-quality education at all levels [are] faced by [girls with disabilities]" (10). "[There is] disproportionately low enrolment and completion rates at all levels of education among [girls with disabilities] throughout the State party" (11). "[There is an] absence of reasonable accommodation and inclusive services for women and girls with disabilities]" (14). "[There is not] a national strategy for women with disabilities" (14).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"[There is an] absence of temporary special measures to promote the political representation of disadvantaged groups of women, such as [women with disabilities]" (6). "[B]arriers to access to high-quality education at all levels [are] faced by [girls with disabilities]" (10). "[There is] disproportionately low enrolment and completion rates at all levels of education among [girls with disabilities] throughout the State party" (11). "[There is an] absence of reasonable accommodation and inclusive services for women and girls with disabilities]" (14). "[There is not] a national strategy for women with disabilities" (14).
Jan. 19, 2024, 12:06 p.m.
Countries: Central African Rep
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"A public centre for education and vocational training was established for students with sensory disabilities (signing deaf and blind persons). The centre provides both general education and vocational training... Vocational training in small trades (basket weaving, soap-making, sewing and painting) [is available] for persons with sensory impairments" (19). " A quota of 10 per cent of positions in the civil service workforce has been established for qualified persons with disabilities of both genders. From 2003 to 2015, 172 persons with disabilities, 12 of them women, were hired to fill positions in the public and private sectors" (20).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"A public centre for education and vocational training was established for students with sensory disabilities (signing deaf and blind persons). The centre provides both general education and vocational training... Vocational training in small trades (basket weaving, soap-making, sewing and painting) [is available] for persons with sensory impairments" (19). " A quota of 10 per cent of positions in the civil service workforce has been established for qualified persons with disabilities of both genders. From 2003 to 2015, 172 persons with disabilities, 12 of them women, were hired to fill positions in the public and private sectors" (20).
Jan. 16, 2024, 6:33 p.m.
Countries: Botswana
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"[T]he economic development programme also specifically targets women and girls with disabilities. Furthermore, caregivers of people with multiple disabilities (i.e. people with disabilities who need a care-giver round the clock) are allowed to get economic empowerment support on behalf of those living with disability under their care, including their children" (14). "The Policy on Inclusive Education (2011) articulates strategies for retaining girl children as well as children with special needs in the educational system. The country is however experiencing challenges in education of children with special needs more especially in the area of early intervention, assessment and school placement. Resources are also still a challenge to fulfil the inclusion mandate;...more
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"[T]he economic development programme also specifically targets women and girls with disabilities. Furthermore, caregivers of people with multiple disabilities (i.e. people with disabilities who need a care-giver round the clock) are allowed to get economic empowerment support on behalf of those living with disability under their care, including their children" (14). "The Policy on Inclusive Education (2011) articulates strategies for retaining girl children as well as children with special needs in the educational system. The country is however experiencing challenges in education of children with special needs more especially in the area of early intervention, assessment and school placement. Resources are also still a challenge to fulfil the inclusion mandate;...more
Jan. 13, 2024, 5:16 p.m.
Countries: Central African Rep
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"Two seats for persons with disabilities, one of them for a woman representative, were allocated in the 2013–2015 National Transitional Council. As new institutions are established, two seats in the national Economic and Social Council have been allocated for persons with disabilities, including one for a woman" (19). "The National Organization of Associations of Persons with Disabilities defends the interests of its members" (19).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"Two seats for persons with disabilities, one of them for a woman representative, were allocated in the 2013–2015 National Transitional Council. As new institutions are established, two seats in the national Economic and Social Council have been allocated for persons with disabilities, including one for a woman" (19). "The National Organization of Associations of Persons with Disabilities defends the interests of its members" (19).
Jan. 4, 2024, 10:41 a.m.
Countries: Singapore
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"The Vulnerable Adults Act (VAA) was enacted in 2018 to protect individuals who are incapable of protecting themselves from abuse, neglect or self-neglect due to a physical or mental infirmity, disability or incapacity" (34).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"The Vulnerable Adults Act (VAA) was enacted in 2018 to protect individuals who are incapable of protecting themselves from abuse, neglect or self-neglect due to a physical or mental infirmity, disability or incapacity" (34).
Nov. 6, 2023, 11:49 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"In 2017, 8.445 million (or 80.1 per cent) registered women with disabilities aged 16 and above participated in pension insurance for urban and rural residents; 12.467 million (or 96.7 per cent) women with disabilities participated in basic medical insurance; 3.55 million women with disabilities received basic rehabilitation services; 6,671 girls with disabilities enrolled in preschools through grants from the public welfare lottery fund for disability; 5,858 girls with disabilities were admitted to higher education institutions; and 2.968 million registered women with disabilities aged 16 to 54 were employed" (25).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"In 2017, 8.445 million (or 80.1 per cent) registered women with disabilities aged 16 and above participated in pension insurance for urban and rural residents; 12.467 million (or 96.7 per cent) women with disabilities participated in basic medical insurance; 3.55 million women with disabilities received basic rehabilitation services; 6,671 girls with disabilities enrolled in preschools through grants from the public welfare lottery fund for disability; 5,858 girls with disabilities were admitted to higher education institutions; and 2.968 million registered women with disabilities aged 16 to 54 were employed" (25).
Nov. 1, 2023, 8:09 a.m.
Countries: China
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"According to statistics, 421 women with disabilities and 154 female family members and friends of persons with disabilities, including persons with nearly all categories of disabilities (such as physical, visual, hearing and speech, intellectual and mental disabilities) and their family and friends, have been elected as People’s Congress deputies and CPPCC members at or above the county level, 30.3 per cent and 58.8 per cent higher than five years ago, respectively" (17).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"According to statistics, 421 women with disabilities and 154 female family members and friends of persons with disabilities, including persons with nearly all categories of disabilities (such as physical, visual, hearing and speech, intellectual and mental disabilities) and their family and friends, have been elected as People’s Congress deputies and CPPCC members at or above the county level, 30.3 per cent and 58.8 per cent higher than five years ago, respectively" (17).
Oct. 30, 2023, 8:38 a.m.
Countries: China
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
“It is indicated in the 2016 Outline for Accelerating the Process Toward Prosperity for Persons with Disabilities in the 13th Five-year Plan Period that 'efforts should be made to expand the means of participation in democratic processes for persons with disabilities and their organizations, and effectively leverage the important role of persons with disabilities and their family and friends, as well as People’s Congress deputies and CPPCC members working with persons with disabilities, in the political life of the State'" (17).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
“It is indicated in the 2016 Outline for Accelerating the Process Toward Prosperity for Persons with Disabilities in the 13th Five-year Plan Period that 'efforts should be made to expand the means of participation in democratic processes for persons with disabilities and their organizations, and effectively leverage the important role of persons with disabilities and their family and friends, as well as People’s Congress deputies and CPPCC members working with persons with disabilities, in the political life of the State'" (17).
Oct. 10, 2023, 12:58 p.m.
Countries: South Korea
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"'I’ve thought about how heterocentric and normality-centric discussion is in the traditional sense of marriage… (it) excludes people with disabilities, diseases or poor reproductive health,' Lee said" (para 23).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"'I’ve thought about how heterocentric and normality-centric discussion is in the traditional sense of marriage… (it) excludes people with disabilities, diseases or poor reproductive health,' Lee said" (para 23).
Oct. 10, 2023, 12:34 p.m.
Countries: Honduras
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"Back then, she was pregnant with her first child. As someone living with HIV, she knew she would have a C-section, because a surgical delivery reduces the risk of transmitting it to the child – but she was shocked to be told by a physician during a check-up that she also had to be sterilized because of the disease. She wanted to have a large family and resisted, but she said they forced her sign a piece of paper agreeing to the procedure" (para 2). "A Garifuna woman said she was seven months pregnant when she went to the hospital for a routine check-up...It wasn’t until years later that the...more
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"Back then, she was pregnant with her first child. As someone living with HIV, she knew she would have a C-section, because a surgical delivery reduces the risk of transmitting it to the child – but she was shocked to be told by a physician during a check-up that she also had to be sterilized because of the disease. She wanted to have a large family and resisted, but she said they forced her sign a piece of paper agreeing to the procedure" (para 2). "A Garifuna woman said she was seven months pregnant when she went to the hospital for a routine check-up...It wasn’t until years later that the...more
Oct. 4, 2023, 6:58 a.m.
Countries: Angola
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"[There remains a] limited availability of courts and out-of-court dispute settlement centres, in particular in rural areas [that do not address the intersecting forms of discrimination faced by women, in particular women in rural areas, women with disabilities, women who are victims of gender-based violence and migrant, asylum-seeking and refugee women]" (4). "[A]ll women, including rural women, migrant women and women with disabilities, are [not] consulted in the development and implementation of national policies and programmes relating to agriculture, the extractive industries, food security, climate change and disaster response and risk reduction" (13). These are sectors that greatly affect women in Angola (MV-coder comment).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"[There remains a] limited availability of courts and out-of-court dispute settlement centres, in particular in rural areas [that do not address the intersecting forms of discrimination faced by women, in particular women in rural areas, women with disabilities, women who are victims of gender-based violence and migrant, asylum-seeking and refugee women]" (4). "[A]ll women, including rural women, migrant women and women with disabilities, are [not] consulted in the development and implementation of national policies and programmes relating to agriculture, the extractive industries, food security, climate change and disaster response and risk reduction" (13). These are sectors that greatly affect women in Angola (MV-coder comment).
Oct. 3, 2023, 7:06 p.m.
Countries: Angola
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"Rural women and girls and women and girls with disabilities, with albinism, living with HIV/AIDS and in prostitution, lesbian, bisexual and transgender women and intersex persons face multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination, restricting in particular their access to health services, employment, education, housing and justice and their participation in public and political life" (14). "There are no policies addressing multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination, such as policies promoting the rights of women and girls with disabilities… S]trict penalties are [not] imposed on the perpetrators of violations against women and girls with disabilities, with albinism, living with HIV/AIDS and in prostitution, lesbian, bisexual and transgender women" (14).more
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"Rural women and girls and women and girls with disabilities, with albinism, living with HIV/AIDS and in prostitution, lesbian, bisexual and transgender women and intersex persons face multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination, restricting in particular their access to health services, employment, education, housing and justice and their participation in public and political life" (14). "There are no policies addressing multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination, such as policies promoting the rights of women and girls with disabilities… S]trict penalties are [not] imposed on the perpetrators of violations against women and girls with disabilities, with albinism, living with HIV/AIDS and in prostitution, lesbian, bisexual and transgender women" (14).more
Sept. 30, 2023, 4 p.m.
Countries: Kazakhstan
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"The Committee welcomes the State party’s efforts to improve its institutional and policy framework aimed at accelerating the elimination of discrimination against women and promoting gender equality, such as the following: National plan for the period up to 2025 to ensure the rights and improve the livelihoods of persons with disabilities, which includes measures to promote the reproductive rights of women with disabilities, adopted in 2019" (p.2). "The Committee notes the 2014 amendments to the law on domestic violence of 2009 that provide for restraining and protection orders and social assistance to victims of domestic violence. It also takes note of the State party’s intention to adopt the bill on...more
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"The Committee welcomes the State party’s efforts to improve its institutional and policy framework aimed at accelerating the elimination of discrimination against women and promoting gender equality, such as the following: National plan for the period up to 2025 to ensure the rights and improve the livelihoods of persons with disabilities, which includes measures to promote the reproductive rights of women with disabilities, adopted in 2019" (p.2). "The Committee notes the 2014 amendments to the law on domestic violence of 2009 that provide for restraining and protection orders and social assistance to victims of domestic violence. It also takes note of the State party’s intention to adopt the bill on...more
Sept. 25, 2023, 8:02 a.m.
Countries: Guyana
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
“There were segregated schools for the blind and for persons with other disabilities in the most populous regions of the country. As a result, children with disabilities rarely attended mainstream schools, since these lacked the curriculum and infrastructure necessary to accommodate them. Lack of appropriate transportation and infrastructure to provide access to both public and private facilities made it difficult for persons with disabilities to be employed outside their homes" (10). Disabled women are not provided with preferential treatment in Guyana (MV-coder comment). "[W]orkplace access was limited for persons with disabilities" (14).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
“There were segregated schools for the blind and for persons with other disabilities in the most populous regions of the country. As a result, children with disabilities rarely attended mainstream schools, since these lacked the curriculum and infrastructure necessary to accommodate them. Lack of appropriate transportation and infrastructure to provide access to both public and private facilities made it difficult for persons with disabilities to be employed outside their homes" (10). Disabled women are not provided with preferential treatment in Guyana (MV-coder comment). "[W]orkplace access was limited for persons with disabilities" (14).
Sept. 25, 2023, 7:46 a.m.
Countries: Guyana
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"The constitution and law prohibit discrimination against persons with physical, sensory, intellectual, and mental disabilities, but civil society groups stated the law was not regularly enforced… The commission focused its attention on sensitizing the public about the law and on compliance, as well as performing sensitization workshops with the Ministries of Social Protection, Education, and Health” (10).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"The constitution and law prohibit discrimination against persons with physical, sensory, intellectual, and mental disabilities, but civil society groups stated the law was not regularly enforced… The commission focused its attention on sensitizing the public about the law and on compliance, as well as performing sensitization workshops with the Ministries of Social Protection, Education, and Health” (10).
Sept. 22, 2023, 8:51 a.m.
Countries: Angola
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"Persons with disabilities found it difficult to access public or private facilities, and it was difficult for such persons to find employment or participate in the education system. Women with disabilities were reported to be vulnerable to sexual abuse and abandonment when pregnant" (22). There are no programs to specifically help disabled women (MV-coder comment). "Persons with disabilities found it difficult to gain access to public or private facilities, and it was difficult for such persons to participate in the education system and thus find employment" (27).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"Persons with disabilities found it difficult to access public or private facilities, and it was difficult for such persons to find employment or participate in the education system. Women with disabilities were reported to be vulnerable to sexual abuse and abandonment when pregnant" (22). There are no programs to specifically help disabled women (MV-coder comment). "Persons with disabilities found it difficult to gain access to public or private facilities, and it was difficult for such persons to participate in the education system and thus find employment" (27).
Sept. 22, 2023, 8:19 a.m.
Countries: Angola
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"The law prohibits discrimination against persons with physical, sensory, intellectual, and mental disabilities, but the government did not effectively enforce these prohibitions. The constitution grants persons with disabilities full rights without restriction and calls on the government to adopt national policies to prevent, treat, rehabilitate, and integrate persons with disabilities to support their families; remove obstacles to their mobility; educate society regarding disability; and encourage learning and training opportunities for persons with disabilities. The Law of Accessibilities requires changes to public buildings, transportation, and communications to increase accessibility for persons with disabilities. The law also institutes a quota system to encourage the public and private sectors to employ more persons...more
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"The law prohibits discrimination against persons with physical, sensory, intellectual, and mental disabilities, but the government did not effectively enforce these prohibitions. The constitution grants persons with disabilities full rights without restriction and calls on the government to adopt national policies to prevent, treat, rehabilitate, and integrate persons with disabilities to support their families; remove obstacles to their mobility; educate society regarding disability; and encourage learning and training opportunities for persons with disabilities. The Law of Accessibilities requires changes to public buildings, transportation, and communications to increase accessibility for persons with disabilities. The law also institutes a quota system to encourage the public and private sectors to employ more persons...more
Aug. 31, 2023, 9:10 a.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"Obtaining access to health care, education, and employment, along with other basic rights, is particularly difficult for Afghan women and girls with disabilities, who face both gender discrimination and stigma and barriers associated with their disability... Women with disabilities are generally seen as unfit for marriage. One woman who acquired a disability in an airstrike told Human Rights Watch that her fiancé’s parents no longer wanted her to marry their son because they felt she was incapable of carrying out necessary chores on the family farm" (para 9). "Whether married or single, women with disabilities are often seen as a burden on their families and are at increased risk of...more
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"Obtaining access to health care, education, and employment, along with other basic rights, is particularly difficult for Afghan women and girls with disabilities, who face both gender discrimination and stigma and barriers associated with their disability... Women with disabilities are generally seen as unfit for marriage. One woman who acquired a disability in an airstrike told Human Rights Watch that her fiancé’s parents no longer wanted her to marry their son because they felt she was incapable of carrying out necessary chores on the family farm" (para 9). "Whether married or single, women with disabilities are often seen as a burden on their families and are at increased risk of...more
Aug. 24, 2023, 1:08 a.m.
Countries: Cape Verde
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"[There is a] principle of secret ballot for women with disabilities" (8). "[A]ll women and girls, including those with disabilities, [do not] have access to affordable, modern contraceptives throughout the territory of the State party" (11). "[The] high illiteracy rates among girls and women with disabilities [is very concerning]... [W]omen with disabilities are exposed to high levels of gender-based violence, including physical, psychological and sexual violence, and most women with disabilities refrain from reporting such incidents. [There is also a presence of] prejudices against women with disabilities in relation to their sexual and reproductive health and rights, family and societal pressure on them to end pregnancies and their limited use...more
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"[There is a] principle of secret ballot for women with disabilities" (8). "[A]ll women and girls, including those with disabilities, [do not] have access to affordable, modern contraceptives throughout the territory of the State party" (11). "[The] high illiteracy rates among girls and women with disabilities [is very concerning]... [W]omen with disabilities are exposed to high levels of gender-based violence, including physical, psychological and sexual violence, and most women with disabilities refrain from reporting such incidents. [There is also a presence of] prejudices against women with disabilities in relation to their sexual and reproductive health and rights, family and societal pressure on them to end pregnancies and their limited use...more