New data finds women with a disability in Australia are twice as likely to experience sexual violence compared to those without disabilities - but advocates are hoping to change that.
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Call for national approach to end violence against women and girls with disability
High rates of violence towards women and girls with disability in Australia are being driven by two major prejudices: sexism and ableism. Source: Getty Images
New data finds women with a disability in Australia are twice as likely to experience sexual violence compared to those without disabilities - but advocates are hoping to change that.
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By Hannah Kwon
Source: SBS
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