Our position
- The equitable participation of women* with disabilities is crucial to achieving full and effective participation in all aspects of life on an equal basis with others.
- Women* with disabilities must be part of the leadership of Disabled People’s Organisations on an equal basis with men with disabilities.
- Women* with disabilities must be encouraged and supported to take up positions of leadership and decision-making across all levels of government.
- Women* with disabilities must be encouraged and supported to take up positions of leadership within their communities.
- Accurate and diverse representation of women* with disabilities must be achieved across all forms of media.
- Women with disabilities must have access to all forms of education on an equal basis with others in the community. This includes but is not limited to secondary education, tertiary education, vocational education, and workplace professional development.
- Gender and disability disaggregated data should be kept and publicised to both understand the current state of disempowerment and track progress.
You can learn more by reading our position statement linked below.