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What is Inclusion?
Every person is essential to the transformation of their own socie ties, and yet many are still denied full access to legal protections, social and economic participation and essential services. Social inclu-sion in health means accountably. affordably, and reliably expanding health care access to the poor and most vulnerable, and is essential to ensure the human right to health and achieve sustainable development.
Who do we need to include in India?
Despite substantial improvements over the past two decades, health outcomes in India continue to be closely tied to socio-economic status, social identity and geographical location. “Excluded groups’ are those among whom a majority of members systematically lack access to appropriate, affordable and quality health services.
Scheduled Tribes
People with Disabilities
Urban
Poor
Scheduled Castes
Sexual & Gender Minorities
Youth & Adolescents
How can you make your program more inclusive?
While inclusion as an objective is inherent in development sector efforts, actors may be at different stages of their inclusion journey, and facing a diverse set of challenges. While some stakeholders may be concerned about identifying and reaching the ‘last mile’ or ‘base of pyramid’ populations, others may be struggling to recruit and retain a diverse workforce or to integrate an inclusion lens across their program cycle. Wherever you are on this inclusion joumey, the Inclusive Development Resource Guide aims to support your efforts.
Inclusive Health Learning Brief
Inclusion Tools and Best Practices
Inclusion Experts Directory
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