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Join our Equal World disability rights campaign

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We all have the right to education, employment opportunities and health care, and the right to have a say in the decisions that affect our lives. 

But for the world’s 1.2 billion people with disabilities, especially people already marginalised on the grounds of gender, poverty, age or other factors, these rights are often denied because of stigma and discrimination.

The challenges of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic have only increased these existing inequalities around the globe.   

You can help change this: join the Equal World campaign and be part of a global movement for disability rights. 

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From signing petitions to joining our global community, learn how you can help create a more Equal World.

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We’re working to ratify the African Disability Protocol

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Campaign principles

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Rights

We want the rights of people with disabilities worldwide to be upheld.

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Leadership

Global decision-makers must take the lead on disability inclusion.

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Voice

People with disabilities must be heard in decisions that affect their lives.

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Accountability

The UN and world leaders need to meet their disability rights obligations.

More on the campaign

We take action for disability rights around the world

Where we campaign
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Why we campaign

See what drives the Equal World campaign for disability rights.
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News

Read the latest campaign updates and announcements.
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Voices of the campaign

People with disabilities share their stories and experiences.

Want to hear more about the Equal World campaign?

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Eleven-year-old Noutene, who has albinism, attends an inclusive school in Mali.
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