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Some 93 million children ─ or 1 in 20 of those aged 14 or younger ─ live with a moderate or severe disability of some kind. Most societies are inaccessible for children with disabilities. Prejudices, negative attitudes, traditions and inadequate knowledge and poor resourcing present obstacles for children with disabilities in accessing their rights.

The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UN CRC) is the foundation for Save the Children work. UN CRC states that children with disability have the same rights as other children. This means that they have the right to grow up in an environment that supports their development, that they have the right to express their opinions, to be heard and that they are entitled to education. The rights of children with disabilities are reinforced in the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). States which have signed these conventions are responsible for promoting and fulfilling the rights of all children including children with disabilities.

Article 2 of the UN CRC, which is one of four fundamental principles, prescribes that no one should be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex or disability. However, discrimination and exclusion are common for the majority of people with disability, particularly children. They are often an invisible group in important policies and plans. National policies and plans on education seldom have enough focus on children with disability and their inclusion. Another challenge is that children with disability are often considered as victims and that they lack the capacity to influence their own situation. 

Save the Children advocates for the realization of the rights of children with disability and to ensure that they have the same opportunities, receive proper support and education and that they are empowered to influence their own situation.

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  1. Leaving No One Behind: A Nordic movement for change

    The Nordic countries have a long and proud tradition of cooperation, shared visions and inclusive societies. This is often evident in the international development arena. After the Global Disability Summit in London, July 2018, Nordic disability organisat

    Publication year: 2019 Publisher(s): The Atlas Alliance, Norway | DPOD, Disabled Persons Alliance | ... Author(s): Kroglund, Andrew P.

  2. Empowered!: En rapport om funktionshinder, inkludering, och rättigheter

    Human rights are for all, yet people with disabilities are often unable to practice their full rights. Discrimination, unavailability, prejudice, ignorance, and a lack of resources result in many people with disabilities living in poverty with little pros

    Publication year: 2019 Publisher(s): MyRight - Empowering People with Disabilities Author(s): Göller, Charlotta

  3. Report of the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on the right to Liberty and Security

    In her report, the Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities provides an overview of the activities undertaken in 2018 and a thematic study on disability-specific forms of deprivation of liberty, in the light of the standards set forth

    Publication year: 2019 Publisher(s): United Nations General Assembly Author(s): Devandas-Aguilar, Catalina

  4. Defying the Barriers

    For many of the children with disabilities, life is harsh and isolated. They experience social exclusion and discrimination because of their very existence. With support of European Union and Save the Children Denmark, Save the Children in Bangladesh impl

    Publication year: 2018 Publisher(s): Save the Children Bangladesh Author(s): Khondkar, Laila | Haque, Reazul Md.

  5. Including Children with Disabilities in Humanitarian Action: Guidance

    In cooperation with Handicap International, UNICEF has produced these six booklets on how to include children and adolescents with disabilities in humanitarian programmes. The booklets cover the sectors of child protection, education, health and HIV/AIDS,

    Publication year: 2018 Publisher(s): UNICEF, United Nations Children's Fund | Handicap International

  6. Budgeting of Pre-school Education for Children with Disabilities in the Municipalities of Elbasan and Korça, Albania

    In 2012, the Ministry of Education and Sports approved the Law “On Pre-University Education” which paves the way for the implementation of inclusive education. Even though 6 years have elapsed since the law has been passed, children with disabilities stil

    Publication year: 2018 Publisher(s): Save the Children Author(s): Kolpeja, Vilma

  7. Kabataang Aralin sa Lahat Ibahagi (KASALI) in the Philippines: A study of whether and how children with disabilities are being included in classrooms and early childhood centres

    Kabataang Aralin Sa Lahat Ibahagi (KASALI) Project, 2014 – 2018, has created an opportunity for Save the Children to advocate for (disability) inclusive education (IE) in partnership with the government, civil society, and community stakeholders. KASALI i

    Publication year: 2018 Publisher(s): Save the Children Author(s): Nanwani, Sanjay K.

  8. Disability Inclusion in Psychosocial Support Programs in Lebanon: Guidance for psychosocial support facilitators

    Disability Inclusion in Psychosocial Support Programs in Lebanon: Guidance for Psychosocial Support Facilitators  is designed to support PSS Facilitators to strengthen inclusion of children and adolescents with disabilities in a range of PSS activities, i

    Publication year: 2018 Publisher(s): Women's Refugee Commission | UNICEF, United Nations Children's Fund

  9. From the Day They are Born: A qualitative study exploring violence against children with disabilities in West Africa

    Despite the building evidence on violence against children globally, almost nothing is known about the violence children with disabilities in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) experience. The prevalence of violence against children with disabilities

    Publication year: 2018 Publisher(s): BMC Public Health Author(s): Njelesani, Janet | Hashemi, Goli | Cameron, Cathy | Cameron, Deb | ...

  10. Inclusion for All: Research Case Study

    The Inclusion for All program, funded by the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) and implemented by Save the Children and its partners, seeks to increase the access of children with disabilities (CwD) to quality education and to strengthe

    Publication year: 2018 Publisher(s): Save the Children Norway Author(s): Capper, Sarah | El Zokm, Nora

  11. Family Care for Children with Disabilities: Practical guidance for frontline workers in low- and middle-income countries

    This Guidance is a resource for people who work with children and families using a case management approach in middle-income and low-income countries. It contains information about how to work with children with disabilities and their families. Basic case

    Publication year: 2018 Publisher(s): USAID, US Agency for International Development | World Learning | ... Author(s): Sammon, Elayn M. | Burchell, Gwen

  12. "Yes, Children Can!" Kosovo Campaign Highlights

    The document outlines the highlights of the "Yes, Children Can!" Campaign, launched under the "Community-based services for Children with Disabilities" regional project, from March 21st- April 2nd, 2018. The various activities organized during the campaig

    Publication year: 2018 Publisher(s): Save the Children

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