UN Report: Women and Girls with Disabilities Face Persistent Discrimination

A new United Nations report highlights ongoing discrimination against women and girls with disabilities worldwide. The findings were released to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. UN Women, the UN organization for gender equality, issued the call for action. It urges all societies to respect the rights, dignity, and leadership of this group. The report states that these women and girls often face "double discrimination." This means they experience prejudice both for their gender and for their disability. Societies are called to ensure full inclusion and equal participation. The UN emphasizes that protecting their rights benefits everyone.