Equality in the post-2015 development agenda: promoting inclusion for people with disabilities
Globally more than one billion people live with a disability.
Between 110 and 190 million of these people experience very significant difficulties. This equates to about 15 per cent of the global population.
Of these, 39 million are blind and a further 246 million are visually impaired. Women and girls account for approximately two-thirds (64 per cent) of the world’s blind population.
Disability disproportionately affects vulnerable populations. Women, older people and people from the poorest wealth quintile have a higher prevalence of disability and there is higher disability prevalence in lower-income than in higher-income countries. In all countries the prevalence of disability is growing, due to population ageing and the rising burden of non-communicable disease.
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The updated plan reaffirms Sightsavers' commitment to enhancing inclusive data and collaboration in the international development sector.
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Women and girls with disabilities face a higher risk of gender-based violence, yet they are often prevented from receiving support due to inaccessible services.
Sightsavers welcomes UK white paper on international development
We applaud the clear focus on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and ending extreme poverty, as well as the specific section on people with disabilities.
