Introduction

This book is the result of a programme which aims to increase the awareness of human rights and the intersectionality of discrimination among Asian civil society organizations working on disability issues. This book introduces the frontline practice of Asian disability activism and the experience of women and LGBTIQ people with disabilities. Authors are mainly scholars and members of disabled persons’ organizations in different Asian countries such as China, Vietnam, Myanmar, Nepal, and Japan. Because issues surrounding the intersectionality of disability and SOGI are often overlooked, this book will help highlight the importance of both researching these issues in more detail and of developing effective strategies for working on these issues locally.