This resource is a factsheet on women and disability inclusion in Future Cities programmes. It highlights the challenge that women and people with disabilities face, including barriers to opportunities in cities, and their underrepresentation in terms of voice and decision-making. The resource estimates that there will be one billion urban dwellers living with disabilities by 2050. It puts forward that good design and planning require better data and evidence on gender and inclusion, and suggests a number of entry points and opportunities, ranging from a minimum standards approach which does no harm to an empowerment and transformation approach.
The resource explains how living in a city can benefit people with disabilities in some contexts, through improving access to education, health services and jobs. It also sets out the risks people with disabilities experience, many of whom live in informal settlements and are at increased risk of crises caused by climate change. This resource explains what can be done to mitigate those risks and directs readers to additional relevant resources.
