Factsheet
This factsheet draws on a qualitative study conducted by Handicap International- Humanity & Inclusion (HI) in Nepal, Rwanda, and Senegal from July to August 2024. The objective of the study was to understand the barriers to education experienced by adolescent girls with disabilities and to formulate advocacy messages to address these challenges. 117 rights holders were consulted, including 68 adolescents in Nepal, 19 in Rwanda, and 30 in Senegal. Rights holders are children and adolescents aged 11–19, both female and male, with and without disabilities, living in urban and rural areas where HI has a national programme presence. Of the 117 people interviewed, 85 were adolescent girls with disabilities.
Additionally, parents were interviewed to provide further insights into the challenges faced by these girls. By amplifying their voices, this publication seeks to inform decision-making in the education, development, child protection, gender-based violence and disability sectors, ultimately advocating for more inclusive and equitable educational systems for all girls. Read the factsheet