I believe there is a need to mainstream women and girls with disabilities systematically in the work of CEDAW. We are 20% of the total population of women in the world, but we are among the poorest and we are constantly subjected to aggravated forms of discrimination. I also want to focus on strengthening the…
Breaking the cycle of invisibility in CEDAW
Women and girls with disabilities are still at the margins of decision-making and work on gender equality, and their needs and voices often go unheard. The time has come to include disability in CEDAW and put an end to the invisibility they face. This nomination by the Spanish Government is in response to requests from…
Help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
Almost one fifth of all women has a disability, yet they are ignored and marginalised far too often. Only by recognising and addressing the needs and demands of women and girls with disabilities will it be possible to meet the Sustainable Development Goals, and more specifically SDG No 5 to achieve gender equality and empower…
Advocate for the intersectionally discriminated
In addition to many articles in specialist publications and presentations delivered worldwide to promote the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all women and girls with disabilities, Ana has also edited or published a wide range of reports and other works, including the following: ‘Guide to including the gender and disability perspective in programming…
Championing the rights of women and girls with disabilities in Spain, in Europe and worldwide
Ana acted as Spanish Government delegate for the drafting of the CRPD, focusing on mainstreaming gender issues in a crosscutting and specific manner. She was a member of the UNCRPD Committee for two consecutive mandates and its focal point on gender issues, leading the half-day of general discussion on women and girls with disabilities and…
Biographical data
Ana Peláez Narváez, blind from birth, was born in Spain in 1966. Ana holds degrees in Science of Education and Psychology from Seville University and a Master’s Degree in Special Needs for People with Disabilities. She also attended PhD courses at Salamanca University. Ana has served as an expert on the CEDAW Committee since 2019…