Citizenship and political participation resources

Here you can find resources we’ve developed through our projects that you can use in your own work with people with disabilities.

Léonie is a disability advocate in Cameroon and is involved in our political participation project, which supports people with disabilities to be active in political life. © Sightsavers/Manuella Sali

Resources

Tools

Studies

Citizenship and political participation of young people with disabilities: a summary of studies from Sierra Leone, Cameroon and Senegal - English (pdf)
Citizenship and political participation of young people with disabilities: a summary of studies from Sierra Leone, Cameroon and Senegal - French (pdf)
The inclusion of young people with disabilities in climate action: a summary study Sierra Leone - English (pdf)
Research paper on political participation in Cameroon - French (pdf)
Research paper on political participation in Senegal - French (pdf)

Videos

A title slide for the video 'The political and citizenship participation project for people with disabilities in Senegal'.

Political participation of people with disabilities in Senegal

French with English subtitles, 5 minutes
This video shows the process that was followed in Senegal to bring about systemic change and include people with disabilities in national policies and programmes.
Watch the Senegal video

A title slide in French for the video 'Strengthening the social inclusion of people with disabilities'.

Strengthening the social inclusion of people with disabilities in Cameroon

English with French and English subtitles, 8 minutes
A programme officer explains how advocacy and consultation led to a review of inclusive electoral laws that was presented to the Government of Cameroon.
Watch the Cameroon video

Disability inclusion, the time is now!

French with English subtitles, 12 minutes
Highlights of our main achievements from the political participation project in Cameroon, including progress made in advocating for inclusive elections and the importance of involving people with disabilities in public affairs.
Watch ‘Disability inclusion, the time is now!’

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