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Disability

Brazil Status of Persons with Disabilities (document, Portuguese)

In 2016, Brazil implemented the Brazilian Law on the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (Law no. 13,146/2015). This law aimed to revolutionize the protection of rights for the estimated 45 million individuals with disabilities residing in Brazil.

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Advocating for Human Rights

Sexual Violence and Disability in Kyrgyzstan: Law, Policy, Practice and Access to Justice_Cover

Sexual Violence and Disability in Kyrgyzstan: Law, Policy, Practice and Access to Justice (document, English)

Globally, approximately 736 million women experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. For women and girls with disabilities, the risk is significantly higher, with an estimated 40% to 68% of girls with disabilities facing sexual violence before turning eighteen.

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Advocating for Human Rights