Table 4 List of equiframe adapted core concepts of human rights for people with disabilities
Core Concept | Description | Relevance to People with Disabilities | Statistical Insights |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Non-discrimination | Ensures that all individuals are treated equally, without unfair bias or prejudice | Guarantees equal access to resources, opportunities, and services | Approximately 15% of the global population (1 billion people) have disabilities, yet many face discrimination in education and employment |
2. Accessibility | Addresses the need for physical, sensory, and cognitive access to spaces, information, and services | Enables independent living and active participation in society | Less than 10% of countries globally have accessibility standards ensuring inclusivity in public spaces |
3. Awareness raising | Promotes understanding and acceptance of disabilities among the public and stakeholders | Reduces stigma and encourages inclusion in all societal aspects | Studies show that 80% of disabilities are acquired between the ages of 18–64, yet awareness remains low in workplaces |
4. Participation | Encourages involvement of individuals with disabilities in decision-making processes | Strengthens empowerment and ensures their voices are heard | Only 36% of people with disabilities are consulted during policy development processes in OECD countries |
5. Privacy | Protects personal data and private spaces for individuals with disabilities | Ensures dignity and respect for their personal autonomy | Surveys indicate that over 60% of people with disabilities report concerns about data privacy in healthcare |
6. Privacy | Protects personal data and private spaces for individuals with disabilities | Ensures dignity and respect for their personal autonomy | Surveys indicate that over 60% of people with disabilities report concerns about data privacy in healthcare |
7. Autonomy | Supports self-determination and the ability to make choices about one's own life | Upholds the right to control their daily living arrangements and care | 1 in 5 people with disabilities in developing countries lacks the resources to make autonomous decisions about housing |
8. Liberty | Ensures freedom from undue constraints or institutionalization | Promotes the ability to live independently within the community | An estimated 2.8 million people with disabilities are institutionalized globally, often without their consent |
9. Family support | Provides resources and emotional support for families of individuals with disabilities | Helps maintain stable family relationships and caregiving capacity | Nearly 80% of caregivers for people with disabilities report financial and emotional strain |
10. Integration | Encourages inclusion in community activities, education, and employment | Reduces isolation and promotes active citizenship | Only 31% of working-age individuals with disabilities are employed, compared to 75% of those without disabilities (ILO, 2022) |
11. Cultural and religious needs | Recognizes and accommodates diverse cultural and religious practices | Ensures environments are inclusive of all cultural and spiritual needs | Cultural stigma against disabilities affects inclusion in over 70% of surveyed low-income countries |
12. Protection from harm | Safeguards individuals from physical, emotional, or financial abuse | Maintains safety and security in living and working conditions | Up to 68% of women with disabilities experience violence in their lifetime, higher than the general population |
13. Accountability | Holds organizations and governments responsible for implementing disability rights policies | Ensures transparency and effectiveness in policy enforcement | Fewer than 40% of countries track disability inclusion as part of their national accountability frameworks |
14. Capacity building | Provides education and training to individuals and institutions to support disability inclusion | Enhances skills, awareness, and resources for inclusive practices | Investments in capacity building for disability inclusion have grown by only 2.3% globally over the last decade |
15. Adequate standard of living | Guarantees access to basic needs such as food, housing, and healthcare | Ensures that living conditions are equitable and humane | Nearly 50% of people with disabilities live below the poverty line in developing countries (UNDP, 2023) |
16. Freedom of expression | Upholds the right to communicate freely and share opinions | Facilitates access to assistive communication technologies if needed | Globally, less than 12% of public broadcasting channels offer assistive features like closed captions or sign language |