The MDGs do not mention people with disabilities, yet ...

1. The MDGs do not mention People with disabilities .

2. and yet…

3. 20% of the extreme poor are disabled

4. Of the world’s poorest people, 1 in 5 has a disability

5. Women living with a disability are particularly vulnerable to abuse of all kinds.

6. Of the 75 million children worldwide that do not attend primary school, 1/3 rd have a disability.

7. People with a disability have less access to drinking water and sanitary installations due to limited mobility and accessibility, and are more vulnerable in natural disasters

8. Persons with a disability are often excluded from the global discussion.

9. People with a disability are less involved in medical prevention programmes, such as vaccinations and awareness campaigns

10. The infant mortality rate among children with a disability younger than 5 can amount to up to 80 %

11. + = Enable people with diabilities to enjoy their fundamental rights Increase the chances of success of the MDGs