Young persons with disabilities : Global study on ending gender-based violence, and realising sexual and reproductive health and rights

Abstract

"To increase the visibility of young persons with disabilities to policymakers and advocates, UNFPA commissioned this study as part of the WE DECIDE programme. The study provides the<br/ >following:<br/ ><br/ >1. An up-to-date analysis on the situation of young persons with disabilities concerning discrimination and sexual violence, including the impact on their sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR);<br/ >2. A detailed assessment of legal, policy, and programming developments and specific good practices in service delivery along with best-standard prevention and protection measures; and<br/ >3. Detailed policy and programming recommendations to assist UNFPA in building a comprehensive programme in this field.<br/ ><br/ >The study seeks to contribute to the strengthening of state laws and policies that foster social inclusion and gender equality for<br/ >the benefit of young persons with disabilities, especially young women and girls with disabilities; to eliminate discrimination against them, particularly with regard to access to and enjoyment of SRHR and GBV prevention and response services; and to recognise and promote their right to be active members of society with the acknowledged capacity to make decisions<br/ >on issues affecting them. <br/ ><br/ >The study also seeks to identify areas in which data are missing or insufficient and in which additional research would be valuable."