Poverty

• Disability


  May result in poverty and disenfranchisement from the economic and social life of communities
• Disability may result in poverty and disenfranchisement from the economic and social life of communities
• Breaking the cycle of poverty in a country is a critical step
• Poverty for individuals with disabilities is not only about monetary poverty
• Exclusion


  Refers to the pattern of exclusion that persons with disabilities face
• Social protection


  Relies on the support of the government
• Government


  Has an obligation to break the cycle of disability and poverty
• Mainstreamed into disability policies

  The potential of persons with disabilities must be included
• Labour market

  Supply of labor
• Poverty

  May cause disability through malnutrition, poor health care, and unsanitary living conditions
• Affirmative action policies

  Implemented to address the legacy of discrimination in a comprehensive manner
• The cycle of disability and poverty

  Results in increased rates of illiteracy, malnutrition, underemployment, and unemployment
• Disability issues must be made central to any poverty reduction strategy
• Persons with disabilities

  Have the potential to contribute to economic growth
• Inclusive programmes and policies

  Implemented at all levels
• Legacy of discrimination

  Refers to the discrimination faced by persons with disabilities
• Premised on stretching the boundaries

  Disability policies should focus on the potential of persons with disabilities
• Rights-holders are individuals or social groups that have particular entitlements in relation to duty-bearers.

  Duty-bearers are state or non-state actors, that have the obligation to respect, protect, promote, and fulfil human rights of rights-holders.

  To empower rights-holders to claim and exercise their rights

  To strengthen capacity of duty-bearers who have the obligation to respect, protect, promote, and fulfil human rights
• Human Rights Based Approach (HRBA) is an approach which seeks to ensure that development efforts are guided by principles of equality, justice, participation, accountability, transparency, and non-discrimination.
• A Human Right Based Approach (HRBA) is an approach which seeks to ensure that development efforts are guided by principles of equality, justice, participation, accountability, transparency, and non-discrimination.
• The HRBA recognizes that poverty is not only about lack of income but also about exclusion from accessing resources, opportunities, services, and decision making processes.
• It emphasizes the importance of addressing structural causes of poverty and inequality through policy change and institutional reform.
• The HRBA promotes active engagement of people living in poverty as key stakeholders in development initiatives.
• It emphasizes the importance of addressing poverty through a holistic perspective that considers the interconnectedness between economic, political, social, cultural, civil, and environmental dimensions of sustainable development.
• It ensures that development interventions are designed and implemented based on the needs and priorities of those affected by poverty.
• The HRBA focuses on ensuring that all people enjoy equal rights and opportunities regardless of their background, gender, ethnicity, disability status, etc.
• The HRBA aims to promote inclusive growth, reduce disparities, and empower marginalized groups.
• Poverty alleviation programs aim to improve the standard of living of individuals or communities who live below the poverty line.
• These programs may include cash transfer schemes, food assistance, housing subsidies, education grants, healthcare benefits, microfinance loans, vocational training, and employment creation initiatives.
• The HRBA provides a framework for monitoring progress towards achieving poverty reduction goals and ensuring accountability for commitments made at international levels.
• Poverty refers to the deprivation of basic human needs such as food, shelter, education, healthcare, and employment.
• The HRBA ensures that policies and programs address the root causes of poverty and inequality rather than just providing short term relief.
• The HRBA prioritizes the most marginalized and vulnerable populations in development interventions.