At AbleRise , we believe that policy without lived experience is just ink on paper. We were recently honored to join a pivotal consultation with fellow Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) to shape Kenya’s shadow report on the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights and the Maputo Protocol . While official government reports provide the " what ," shadow reports provide the " how it actually feels. " This is about ensuring that the African Commission doesn't just see statistics, but hears the heartbeat of the Kenyan disability community. Why the Maputo Protocol Matters in Kenya The Maputo Protocol is one of the world’s most progressive legal frameworks for women's rights. However, for a woman with a disability in a rural setup like Turkana or the informal settlements of Mukuru , the rights promised in the Protocol can feel worlds away. A woman with a disability doesn't just face "disability barriers"; she navigates a comp...
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