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Opinion Paper
Measuring and addressing violence against women with disabilities in Africa
Submitted: 05 September 2024 | Published: 24 February 2025
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Clifford Odimegwu, Department of Demography and Population Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South AfricaObasanjo A. Bolarinwa, Department of Demography and Population Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa; and Department of Public Health, York St John University, London, United Kingdom
Yusuff Adebisi, Department of Education, College of Social Science, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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.
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