The shadow report titled “Violations of the Rights of Women and Girls with Disabilities in the Philippines” is a collaborative effort by the Nationwide Organization of Visually-Impaired Empowered Ladies (NOVEL) and Women Enabled International (WEI). Its purpose is to contribute to the review of the Philippines by the CEDAW Committee during its 86th session. This comprehensive report sheds light on the significant human rights violations experienced by women and girls with disabilities in the Philippines. It aims to raise awareness, inform policy recommendations, and advocate for the rights of this marginalized group.

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The shadow report is authored by the Nationwide Organization of Visually-Impaired Empowered Ladies (NOVEL) and Women Enabled International (WEI). These organizations have joined forces to provide a detailed examination of the human rights violations faced by women and girls with disabilities in the Philippines.

This report serves as a vital tool in advocating for the rights and well-being of women and girls with disabilities in the Philippines, highlighting the urgent need for inclusive policies and actions to protect and promote their rights at the intersection of gender and disability.