Disability Rights and Policy in Asian and African Continents

What is it about?

This chapter provides a critical exploration of disability rights frameworks and policy landscapes across Asian and African continents, examining how international conventions, national legislation, and cultural contexts interact to shape the lived experiences of persons with disabilities. It highlights achievements and persistent gaps in the implementation of disability rights, including challenges related to accessibility, education, employment, and health care. The chapter also analyzes how socio-political factors, economic constraints, and community attitudes influence the effectiveness of disability policies. By offering comparative insights, it underscores the importance of context-sensitive, rights-based approaches to advance inclusion, equity, and social justice for people with disabilities in these diverse regions.

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Why is it important?

Despite global commitments to disability rights, people with disabilities in Asia and Africa continue to face significant barriers due to uneven policy implementation, socio-cultural challenges, and resource limitations. Understanding how disability rights frameworks function within these diverse contexts is vital for translating international agreements like the CRPD into meaningful, actionable change. This chapter is important because it provides critical analysis of regional disability rights and policy gaps, offering guidance for creating more inclusive, context-appropriate, and effective strategies to promote equality, dignity, and full participation of persons with disabilities in society.

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