Position Paper on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Nepal

The purpose of this position paper is to create a dialogue amongst the policy makers, government agencies, Disabled Peoples’ Organisations (DPOs), service providers in the area of SRHR and FP, development community so that reasonable actions aretaken at all levels in order to address needs and issues faced by people with disabilities.

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Resource Type

Study Report

Language

English

Format

Document

Year

2022

Category

SRHR and CSE

Keywords

Disabled People's Organizations, Government And Development Collaboration, Inclusive Policy Development, Nepal Disability Advocacy, Rights Of Persons With Disabilities, Sexual And Reproductive Health, SRHR And Family Planning

This position paper has been prepared through the joint effort of Visible Impact (Visim) and Blind Youth
Association Nepal (BYAN). The purpose of this position paper is to create a dialogue amongst the policy makers, government agencies, Disabled Peoples’ Organisations (DPOs), service providers in the area of SRHR and FP, development community so that reasonable actions aretaken at all levels in order to address needs and issues faced by people with disabilities.

This paper is heavily documented based on desk review. A consultation with people with disabilities and their parents was conducted, and the cases highlighted in the story are derived mostly from it. A validation webinar was conducted represented by more than 50 activists, service providers, young people with disabilities, CSOs led by and/or representing people with disabilities and SRHR issues.

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