November 19, 2020
Women and girls with disabilities experience gender-based violence at disproportionately high rates, facing unique barriers in accessing services. DAWN Canada highlights the potential of peer support models, which can be adapted to meet their specific needs. This needs assessment emphasizes the importance of intersectional, trauma-informed, and grassroots approaches, grounded in lived experiences, as existing literature often overlooks or simplifies the diverse realities of women with disabilities.
Women and girls with disabilities experience gender-based violence at disproportionately high rates, facing unique barriers in accessing services. DAWN Canada highlights the potential of peer support models, which can be adapted to meet their specific needs. This needs assessment emphasizes the importance of intersectional, trauma-informed, and grassroots approaches, grounded in lived experiences, as existing literature often overlooks or simplifies the diverse realities of women with disabilities.
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While many gender-based violence policies mention "vulnerable groups" in their preambles, women with disabilities and Deaf women are often reduced to footnotes. They are generally referred to broadly as people with disabilities or categorized as part of a vulnerable group, failing to fully address their specific needs and experiences. This infographic highlights the gap between acknowledgment and meaningful inclusion in these policies.
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While many gender-based violence policies mention "vulnerable groups" in their preambles, women with disabilities and Deaf women are often reduced to footnotes. They are generally referred to broadly as people with disabilities or categorized as part of a vulnerable group, failing to fully address their specific needs and experiences. This infographic highlights the gap between acknowledgment and meaningful inclusion in these policies.
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While many gender-based violence policies mention "vulnerable groups" in their preambles, women with disabilities and Deaf women are often reduced to footnotes. They are generally referred to broadly as people with disabilities or categorized as part of a vulnerable group, failing to fully address their specific needs and experiences. This infographic highlights the gap between acknowledgment and meaningful inclusion in these policies.
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While many gender-based violence policies mention "vulnerable groups" in their preambles, women with disabilities and Deaf women are often reduced to footnotes. They are generally referred to broadly as people with disabilities or categorized as part of a vulnerable group, failing to fully address their specific needs and experiences. This infographic highlights the gap between acknowledgment and meaningful inclusion in these policies.
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The More than a Footnote Policy Forum Report, based on an Policy Forum of the same name hosted by DAWN Canada in December 2022, captures the outcomes of discussions on critical policy issues affecting marginalized communities. With over 100 participants, the forum addressed topics such as livelihoods, housing, gender-based violence, and Canada's international assistance. The report highlights key policy gaps and presents valuable insights and recommendations for addressing these issues, emphasizing potential avenues for meaningful change.
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The More than a Footnote Policy Forum Report, based on an Policy Forum of the same name hosted by DAWN Canada in December 2022, captures the outcomes of discussions on critical policy issues affecting marginalized communities. With over 100 participants, the forum addressed topics such as livelihoods, housing, gender-based violence, and Canada's international assistance. The report highlights key policy gaps and presents valuable insights and recommendations for addressing these issues, emphasizing potential avenues for meaningful change.
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