Background

Leaving no one behind (LNOB) is the central, transformative promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It represents the unequivocal commitment of all member states to eradicate poverty in all its forms, end discrimination and exclusion, reduce the inequalities and vulnerabilities that leave people behind, and undermine the potential of individuals and of humanity as a whole. LNOB not only entails reaching the poorest of the poor but also requires combating discrimination and rising inequalities. A major cause of people being left behind is persistent forms of discrimination, including gender discrimination, which leaves individuals, families, and whole communities marginalized and excluded.

LNOB compels us to focus on discrimination and inequalities. Many of the barriers People with Disabilities (PWD), especially women and girls face in accessing services, resources, and equal opportunities are not only due to the lack of availability of resources but rather the result of discriminatory laws, policies, and social practices that leave particular groups of people further and further behind.

About the Project

The goal of the project is to improve the quality of life of PWD, through evidence-based interventions and advocacy towards changed attitudes and behaviour of rights holders and duty bearers, which will result in reduced stigma and discrimination against people living with disabilities especially women and girls with disabilities.