Ensuring inclusive and quality education for all persons with disabilities

Persons with disabilities remain less likely to attend school and complete primary education and more likely to be illiterate than persons without disabilities. Available data reveals that, on average, one in three children with disabilities of primary school age is out of school, compared with one in seven children without disabilities. Primary school completion is also lower for children with disabilities. These trends are reflected in the lower literacy rate of persons with disabilities. 

See our new policy brief and infographic for more information on how to ensure inclusive and quality education for all persons with disabilities.

You can also visit our multimedia library to access additional policy briefs and infographics.

News |
Member States, UN officials and civil society came together on Wednesday to shift the global perspective on ageing, with a call for new policies and action that bring older persons in from the margins of society.“Every older person has the right to…
News |
With nearly half the global population under 30, the UN continues to emphasise the indispensable role young people play in decision-making towards achieving a just, equitable and sustainable future for all. “Youth participation is not just…
News |
On the occasion of the International Day of Older Persons 2025, the United Nations Inter-Agency Group on Ageing (UN IAGA) is launching 24 common messages on population ageing, older persons and their human rights.Organized around the three priority…