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Globally, nearly 1 in 5 women have a disability. ADB has published its first guidelines on gender equality and disability inclusion, focusing on recognizing and incorporating the voices of women and girls with disabilities in Asia and the Pacific. These guidelines use case studies to address their specific needs and propose strategies for their empowerment. Asian Development Bank (ADB) ADB Publications #GenderEquality #DisabilityInclusion #ADB #Empowerment #WomenWithDisabilities

Women and girls with disabilities experience inequality, discrimination, and violence in different ways yet continue to be underrepresented in programs that affect them. The first crucial step to empower women and girls with disabilities is to consult them directly, give them a voice, and let them lead solutions, aligned to the approach, “nothing about us without us.” ADB is holding its first forum to tackle the intersection of gender equality and disability inclusion in commemoration of the International Day of #PersonsWithDisabilities and #HumanRightsDay. 👉 Be part of the conversation and register now: https://lnkd.in/g_zsys5K 👉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/g65kEwM7    #GenderEquality #DisabilityInclusion

Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Analysis is a critical tool in ensuring development assistance investments effectively reach socially disadvantaged groups – by preventing unintended harm, exclusion, and further marginalisation, and by promoting their rights, equitable opportunities and benefits. #DFAT's new GEDSI Analysis Good Practice Note provides practical guidance for producing high quality, evidence-based GEDSI analysis to inform design pathways. https://lnkd.in/gdmawwGP

22% of women in lower-income countries have a disability compared to 12% of men  Gender Equality and Disability Inclusion Guidelines to address the specific needs of Women and Girls with Disabilities By Asian Development Bank (ADB) #WeAreBillionStrong #DisabilityInclusion #WomenWithDisabilities #Accessibility #Equality #GenderEquity

In a fruitful meeting yesterday, Sightsavers and the National Gender Equality Commission team discussed disability inclusion and the importance of constitutional engagement. Their discussions were building on on previous discussions which will lead to a Memorandum of Understanding for collaboration. This collaboration will include working on a subcommittee as part of the Global Labour Programmes Inclusive Futures Advocacy work. We look forward to seeing the positive impact of this collaboration on disability inclusion and constitutional engagement. #DisabilityInclusion #ConstitutionalEngagement #GlobalLabourProgrammes #InclusiveFuturesAdvocacy

Mothers can drive positive change by advocating for their children, promoting health 🏥 and well-being 🧘♀️, addressing personal needs, and challenging stereotypes 🙅. By fostering support networks 🤝, contributing to societal change, and promoting gender equality ♀️, mothers benefit themselves and society. #MothersSpeakUp #GenderEquality #Parenting #FamilyHealth #SocialChange #SupportNetworks 🌟

#Inclusivity is a crucial component of any development project, which is why I’m thrilled to share the brand new Advancing Disability Inclusive Development page from the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion practice at Chemonics International! 🤝🌎 This page not only amplifies the critical work that Chemonics does to support persons with disabilities worldwide, but it also provides numerous resources to help development practitioners keep #DisabilityInclusion at the forefront of project implementation. Check it out: https://ow.ly/hZab30szfI3

🤔💭 Curious about our Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Consortium? And who are they? or what do they do? Meet our 𝐆𝐄𝐃𝐒𝐈 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐮𝐦 consisting of three expert organisations in gender, disability, and other socially disadvantaged groups: - Cambodian Disabled People’s Organisation (CDPO) - Gender and Development for Cambodia (GADC) - Women Peace Makers (WPM) The Ponlok Chomnes program has formed the GEDSI Consortium to integrate the voices and perspectives of women, people with disabilities, and other socially disadvantaged groups into the program’s processes, activities, and operations to ensure their meaningful participation in select policy issues. Under this program, the GEDSI Consortium will provide training on gender and disability; offer expert insights on marginalized communities; advise on partner activities; facilitate engagement; support Monitoring, Evaluation; and Learning, assist the development of internal GEDSI policies for Strategic Partners; and offer recommendations upon request. #PonlokChomnes #GEDSIConsortium #CDPO #GADC #WPM #KnowledgeSector #DiverseAudiences #DiverseEvidence #InclusiveDialogue #InclusiveResearch

#HappyInternationalWomensDay! Did you know that according to the United Nation, an estimate of 75% of women with disabilities are unemployed and women with disabilities who are employed often earn less than their male counterparts and women without disabilities? Today, we share an article from the United States Agency International Development, USAID about ways to advance women and girls with disabilities, gender equality and unemployment rates of women with disabilities. We hope these resources and facts help to spread awareness and to help improve the quality of life for everyone: https://ow.ly/8htI50QPc5i. And a special thanks to the women who have paved the way for those with disabilities. Learn more below. #WomenEquality #WeAreSCI #SCIAdvocacy #DisabilityAwareness #Inclusion #Diversity

⭕️ Women and girls with disabilities continue to face multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination. ️When it comes to global normative standards for disability inclusion, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) includes provisions and obligations related to gender equality. To date, however, normative standards have not been consistently translated into national, sectoral, and/or local gender-responsive, disability-inclusive policies and corresponding budgets. 👀📝 Drawing on a selection of country experiences, this policy brief identifies emerging trends and practices on gender- and disability-inclusive budgeting. UN Women 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dxZ7VrNf