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Pacific sisters with disabilities: at the intersection of discrimination
This study aims to identify the issues and challenges faced by women and girls with disabilities in the Pacific and to analyse social and economic factors impacting on their human rights. (UNDP: April 2009) More info >>
A health handbook for women with disabilities
This handbook is designed to help women with disabilities overcome the social stigma of disability and inadequate care which are greater barriers to health than the disabilities themselves. (Hesperian Foundation: 2008) More info >>
Mainstreaming disability in development: lessons from gender mainstreaming
Mainstreaming disability into development has been the overarching theme of the Disability Knowledge and Research (KaR) Program. This section considers why mainstreaming is of such importance and looks at some of the most significant findings. (Disability KaR: 2005) More info >>
Organisations of women with disabilities in Asia Pacific
This website provides a list of disabled women's organisations, groups, and committees in the Asia Pacific Region and was developed at the International Labour Organisation in Bangkok in December 2007. (We Can Do: 2007) More info >>
USAID: women with disabilities and international development
This website provides an overview of information relevant to women with disabilities as well as questions and answers in addition to sections on myths and additional resources. (USAID) More info >>
A voice of our own: advocacy by women with disability in Australia and the Pacific
This article addresses the interconnection between disability and gender identity and how it is largely invisible within women's rights, disability rights, and development agendas. (Oxfam UK: 2005) More info >>
Women and disabilities on the Pacific agenda
This paper outlines recommendations from the 10th Triennial Conference of Pacific Women held in Noumea 27-31 May 2007, were three relating to women and disabilities. (Secretariat of the Pacific Community: 2007) More info >>
Equity to women with disabilities in India
This paper addresses the challenges disabled women in India face and examines various issues including health, education and employment. (CBR Network (South Asia): 2004) More info >>