The suffering of women with disabilities
Women are more likely than men to live with a disability, and when they do, they face many different obstacles that prevent them from living to their full potential and enjoying all their rights. 1 in 5 women worldwide has a disability (19.2%) compared to 11% of men, and they are more likely to experience gender-based violence, sexual assault, and domestic violence. Moreover, according to various studies,
Women with disabilities suffer from:
• double discrimination
• Low levels of education
• Limited access to functions
• Insufficient and insufficient access to and provision of health services
• Ignoring in decision-making processes
Source: Bridging Gap 2 EU 2018-2020
