Sightsavers and other organisations recently came together to share practical tips around collecting data that includes everyone.
Five women have been elected to the UN CRPD committee, answering Sightsavers’ Equal World campaign call for more diversity and gender equality.
An important election is taking place later in November that will have huge implications for the rights of people with disabilities across the world.
Meet the teams that Sightsavers partners with around the world to help them foster more disability inclusive workplaces.
It is important to ensure gender balance and equity to ensure that women have the right to a voice.
Eufémia Amela is Mozambique’s nominee for the UN disability committee: she has a physical disability after being affected by polio as a child. Hear her story and learn why she’s fighting for equality.
The report highlights the progress made since the strategy was published and shows the key lessons that have been learnt during that time.
Although unable to celebrate in person, the entries for the Junior Painter of the Year awards for 2019/2020 were remarkable.
The paper aims to bring the voices of women with disabilities to the fore. It details how supporting women with disabilities to know their rights has helped them to stand up for themselves, gain independence and support others.
"Had my white cane given me COVID-19? I began resenting it, but it was not possible to do away with it. The more ill I became, the more I needed it."