Manila, March 30 -- In line with the celebration of the 22nd Women with Disabilities Day, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) called for unified efforts to prioritize the welfare and protection of women and girls with disability.

"Filipino women and girls with disabilities often face intersectional discrimination, which is rooted in their gender, disability, and status in a developing nation. When seeking social services and opportunities, they face disproportionately higher obstacles, particularly in the lack of equal access to education, livelihood opportunities, and healthcare," DSWD spokesperson Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao said a statement on Monday.

She said the multiple layers of discrimination experienced...