Disability Rights in the Global South

The movement and body of scholarship focused on the rights, inclusion, and empowerment of people with disabilities in low- and middle-income countries, where disability intersects with poverty, limited healthcare access, cultural stigma, and inadequate legal protections. While international frameworks like the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) provide a foundation, implementation varies greatly across contexts. Disability rights in the Global South often emphasize community-based rehabilitation, local advocacy, and culturally grounded approaches to inclusion.