Disability in Vanuatu
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This page has curated news from Vanuatu. There are a total of 5 links.
Highlights
In Water and Sanitation (WASH):
“The weather is not good”: exploring the menstrual health experiences of menstruators with and without disabilities:
“Menstrual restrictions were widespread for all, but collecting water and managing menstrual materials was harder for menstruators with disabilities, particularly those requiring caregivers’ support. These factors negatively impacted menstruators with disabilities’ comfort, safety and hygiene, yet they reported less interference of menstruation on participation.” (2022, Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific)
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Communication and Language
Sign Languages
Left out of society: Vanuatu’s deaf community push for national sign language. (2022, the Guardian)
Gender Equality and Women with Disabilities
Needs assessment of women and young people with disabilities. (2022, UNFPA)
Water and Sanitation (WASH)
Adapting Menstrual Health Interventions for People with Intellectual Disabilities in Emergencies (2023, Frontiers of Sanitation)
Menstrual Health Experiences of People with Intellectual Disabilities and Their Caregivers during Vanuatu's Humanitarian Responses: A Qualitative Study. (2022, IJERPH)
“The weather is not good”: exploring the menstrual health experiences of menstruators with and without disabilities:
“Menstrual restrictions were widespread for all, but collecting water and managing menstrual materials was harder for menstruators with disabilities, particularly those requiring caregivers’ support. These factors negatively impacted menstruators with disabilities’ comfort, safety and hygiene, yet they reported less interference of menstruation on participation.” (2022, Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific)