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Disability Rights and Inclusiveness in Africa

By Grischow, Jeff D

Disability Rights and Inclusiveness in Africa

By Grischow, Jeff D

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Many have praised the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), first adopted by the UN in 2006, as a revolutionary step towards disability rights in Africa. But how real is the progress towards equality for the less able and those with poor sight, hearing or suffering from mental health issues? What are the barriers to the CRPD's successful implementation on the continent, and how might we enforce inclusiveness and equality among those disadvantaged? This book brings together the findings of researchers in Ghana, Cameroon, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Uganda, Zimbabwe and South Africa to offer grassroots' perspectives on the challenges and possibilities of achieving disability rights under the CRPD. Challenging the generally optimistic view presented to date, the contributors provide evidence-based trenchant critiques of the Convention, highlight the ways in which disability rights are interpreted in varying contexts and with different disabilities, and examine particular issues in relation to children and women. Finally, the contributors suggest ways of moving forward and achieving disability rights in Africa.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
296
Release Date:
2022-07-19
Publication Date:
2022-07-19
Publisher:
James Currey
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1847012914
ISBN13:
9781847012913
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
376 g
Height:
140 cm
Width:
216 cm
Thickness:
16 cm
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