Disabled children together with their families have constantly experienced obstacles in enjoying basic human rights such as right to education, health, equality and protection. Their needs are not given equal priority like normal children, and their abilities have been underestimated by the authorities and people they live with in the same environment. Common child abusers include caretakers and other attendants, family members, their peers and persons trusted to take care of them. The situation is however changing, thanks to civil society and governments’ efforts; they have contributed to the removal of barriers hence promoting their access to basic human rights
