This easy to read version of the Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities report outlines her role, vision and work plan during her three year tenure in office office to promote and advance the rights of persons with disabilities
An easy to read leaflet providing contact details for the various organisations and services that are available to victims of gender-based violence in Zambia
“This publication, with contributions from civil society, UN agencies and EU institutions as well as disability and development organisations…highlights the many commonalities between disability-inclusive development and a range of overarching development themes. It is structured around the three basic elements of sustainable development – economic, social and environmental sustainability – and discusses a range of sub topics relevant to these areas”
Note: easy-to-read version is provided as a related resource link
“This easy-to-read version outlines countries’ development plans looking at how all people in the world can have a better life. The plans involve jobs and money, having a say, women and girls, making cities easier to live in, being clean and safe, coping when big problems happen and having access to information. A case study is also provided
Based on evidence, examples (case studies), and a range of information the UNICEF-WHO discussion paper proposes a set of recommendations and actions to ensure every child with a disability has access to quality assistive technologies so that they can flourish and become productive members of society. Some recommended key actions are:
Estimate needs and map resources
Adopt legislation, policies and strategies
Provide funding and increase affordability
Set up assistive technology service provision systems