Odimegwu, Clifford, Bolarinwa, Obasanjo ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9208-6408 and Adebisi, Yusuff (2025) Measuring and addressing violence against women with disabilities in Africa. African Journal of Disability.

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Abstract

Violence against women with disabilities (VAWDs) in Africa is a significant issue, with women facing higher risks of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. However, data on VAWD are scarce, hindering effective policy development. Challenges include the lack of disaggregated data by sex and disability, methodological gaps and the absence of culturally relevant measurement tools. Common tools such as the Washington Group Short Set on Functioning often miss important nuances. To improve data accuracy, integrating comprehensive disability measures into national surveys and developing context-specific tools are essential. Accurate data are crucial for creating policies to reduce violence and protect women with disabilities in Africa.

Item Type:	Article
Status:	Published
DOI:	10.4102/ajod.v14i0.1576
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman
School/Department:	London Campus
URI:	https://ray.yorksj.ac.uk/id/eprint/11423

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