Some people are treated badly because of their gender, religion, ethnicity, culture, race, sexual orientation, social position, or other personal traits. This negative treatment is called discrimination. Discrimination causes harm because it stops people from having equal opportunities and from living in safety. One such group is people with disabilities. Their rights are often violated because of many challenges such as stigma and discrimination, difficulty giving clear verbal consent, limited mobility, and poor access to information and services. This is alarming as people with disabilities are more likely to experience violence. Women and girls with disabilities are up to 10 times more likely to experience gender-based violence.
Suggested video to watch: "Disability and Sexuality".