Why participation

Participation strengthens the ownership, effectiveness, and legitimacy of projects and increases the range of people benefitting from projects in their community. It is a universal human right that applies to everyone, including persons with disabilities.

Here you are at the right place to deepen your knowledge of the general concepts of disability and participation. You will also learn about your obligations under the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and other human rights frameworks regarding the participation of persons with disabilities. Check out the boxes below for detailed information.

A closer look at disability and participation
Requirements of international frameworks

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