Advancing human rights through research

• School Violence and Bullying
• Access to Justice

15 percent of the global population lives with some form of disability, according to the World Health Organization.  Global research shows that due to social and environmental barriers, persons with disabilities are at increased risk of experiencing violence and are more likely to have limited access to justice.

• Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
• Gender-based violence

Women, girls and other gender and sexual minorities, including those with disabilities, often face barriers to accessing sexual and reproductive health services due to stigma and discrimination.   These same groups are also more vulnerable to gender-based violence due to intersecting forms of discrimination that involve gender and sexuality.

• Political Participation
• Intersectional Approaches

 Inclusive development is defined as a “rights-based process that promotes equality and the participation of the largest possible section of society, especially groups that face discrimination and exclusion. Inclusive development ensures that persons with disabilities are recognized as rights-holding equal members of society, who are engaged and contributing to a development process for all.” (UNDG, 2011).