Policies and programs for women with disabilities are stronger and more effective when women with disabilities help shape them—the maxim “nothing about us without us” is especially poignant.
This vignette explores how lived experience, research, advocacy, and collaboration can contribute to policy discussions and action. Partners and researchers reflect on the importance of grounding research in the priorities of women with disabilities and of having civil society organizations lead in research connected to their advocacy.
The EDID-GHDI partnership demonstrates the potential for researchers, governments, and civil society to create opportunities for policy influence, from strengthening participation in public decision making to developing new collaborations and action plans. This video demonstrates how knowledge can move beyond research to support practical and lasting change.
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