Publication Date
August 2015
28 p, ill
This is an easy read version of the 'Report of the Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities' about social protection. "Social protection helps governments make sure everyone can live well. Social protection is things that give everyone the same chances in life. For example: having enough food, basic healthcare, going to school, and money to help pay for the things you need if you cannot work or earn enough. The report says what this means for people with disabilities"
Note: the full report is available below as a related record
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Keywords
Global picture; disability; Livelihoods; social protection; Sustainable development goals; poverty; Disability and social diversity; women with disabilities; Inclusion; exclusion and discrimination; Human rights; legal capacity and recognition; Politics government and economics; legislation and policy; Cross-cutting; accessibility; participation; persons with disabilities
