Secretariat, Conference of States Parties to the CRPD Economic empowerment through inclusive social protection and poverty reduction strategies

This background paper provides an introduction to the impact disability inclusive social protection measures can have, and a summary of United Nations work in this area. It suggests that the promotion of decent employment and social protection are key elements of an emerging post-2015 international development framework. It poses questions to guide United Nations member States in development of disability inclusive social protection mechanisms. It is useful for stakeholders seeking to understand social protection priorities for persons with disabilities in the post-2015 agenda.