The presentation gave the example of how a well recognised ‘brand’ will create ‘new’ branding for specific programs, products, or projects. The unicef ‘Tap Project’ was used as an example to highlight: The Brand: unicef The Project: unicef Tap Project New Logo: half full glass of water New Slogan: ‘When you take give water’. New Message: ‘The unicef Tap Project is a nationwide campaign that provides clean water and adequate sanitation to children around the world.’ The with Disability National Forum’ Proceedings Session: ‘An Introduction to Human Rights’ ‘Our sexual rights and reproductive health rights’ Agreeing on a Group Contract The participants agreed it was important to establish and agree on a ‘Group Contract’ before the discussion sessions got underway. The participants established a set of ‘rules’ which a agreed would be followed and respected during the Forum.
around expressing sexual and reproductive health needs/ will and preference. These supports need to be put in place.” “Information needs to be put in accessible language and formats to suit the needs of all people with disability.” “People have the right to supports to things such as assistance putting a condom on if they're unable to do it themselves.” “People who require it need to have decision making supports around S&RHRs and this needs some independent monitoring to make sure that in disability services this is being implemented and supported.” “People do not need to have sex, don't want to have it, asexuality needs to be supported and understood as a human right. This is a valid sexual orientation.” “Sexuality is very important. You need trust. You need a proper understanding of it and for it not to be forced upon you.” “Body image is important – being comfortable with yourself. Being who you are and proud in what you are. Shouldn’t have to hide.” “Sexual and reproductive rights mean: Feeling safe Having the to see a doctor Having access to contraception Having access to sexual health services Having access to in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) both as a single person and as a couple Having the right to make a conscious decision to have and raise children.” “I’ve had anything explained to me about my sexual and/or reproductive rights.” “Disability is often excluded from sexual education both at school and at home.” “I eventually found out some information through disability organisations, retreats and by reading books.” “I received basic sex education at school.” “Doctors and health services have explained some sex education to me.” “I found out information about sexual and reproductive rights by seeking out services as an adolescent.” “I found out about contraception through word-of-mouth.” “I find out information by using Google.”
GROUP 1: Feedback on the Proposed CORE MESSAGES of the Global Program people with disabilities have the right to a full emotional, sexual and reproductive life, as well as information and services that are acceptable, accessible, appropriate and affordable.’ ‘A life free from sexual violence. Young persons with disabilities have the right to be free from sexual violence and be empowered to demand and receive protection and justice.’ “Message needs to be made more accessible, some people might not know what affordable means. All of the ‘a’ words needs to be explained (affordable, accessible etc).” “Sexual and reproductive health rights need to be defined and explained.” “The Core Message be overloading people – it could help to break it up.” “Sex isn’t only about reproducing.” “Sexual health/ and or reproductive rights should be the term used not only ‘and’.” “Should express that everyone is afforded the right to keep their child not only have a child – many women with disability have their children taken from them.” “Not only sexual violence affects emotional wellbeing – other forms of violence by themselves and intersecting with sexual violence impact.” “‘Sexualised’ violence could be the term used, being made to feel ashamed for wanting to be sexual could constitute sexual violence – this shaming is common for young people with disability.” “Sexual violence and emotional need defining and breaking down.” “The acknowledgement that sexual violence isn’t always done by workers or partners it can be done by family members and people in the community too.” “People with disability are so often seen as asexual and/or infantilised.” “I am having a kid. I don’t care what anyone says or thinks. I will have a child whether I have a partner or not. I may want to use a sperm bank to have a child.” “Students with disability need access to education around sexual and/or reproductive health rights.”
GROUP 1: Feedback on the Proposed CROSS-CUTTING MESSAGES of the Global Program ‘Equality in rights to every person concerns all of us: Diversity is a reality. Every person, independently of their circumstances, is entitled to the highest enjoyment of their human rights.’ ‘Maintain attention to concurring factors: We must keep in mind that multiple factors of discrimination (disability, poverty, gender, age, etc.), multiply inequalities.’ “There needs to be a more rounded definition of what are the specific characteristics that would leave to these factors of discrimination.” “Intersections being addressed in a key message are important. People with disability deserve to be given the same opportunities as everyone else despite difference.” “In some cases there should be the right of self-identification – some of the intersectional issues may not be apparent to the naked eye e.g. disability type, poverty etc. – intersectionality can be hidden.” “Don’t use the term diversity – this accepts that is a norm. We are not deviations from the standard. Representation or representative would be preferred language over diversity.” “A lot of people fall into the trap that one form of discrimination/ experience are analogous to others but this isn’t the case.” “When inequalities multiply things interrelate in ways that people don’t understand unless they’ve been there.” “Difference should not be pathologised (about women or race) a real medical issue can be ignored when this happens. Difference should not be problematized and seen as wrong, it happens more to us as women.” “The main factors are self-determination and living independently. There is a problem with the view of mental illness, the definition is based on the norms of society. These norms can change and evolve over time.” “The passive voice is used in messages. Who is giving us these rights?”
“Subtitle from Option B be moved to Option A.” “Subtitle doesn’t fit. ‘Reproductive’ has different meanings to young people and people over age 25.” “Feels lost.” “I like ‘same rights, same choices’.” “I’m not sure about the name.” “Like name and slogan. Dislike subtitle.” “The word ‘fulfilling’ seems strange.” “The subtitle makes no sense.” “Is “we” talking about everyone or just young people with disability?” “Suggested alternative for the sub-title: ‘An initiative for young people with disability for equal opportunity and a life free from sexual violence’.” Feedback on Proposed Slogan Option B “The phrase “Count me in” has been used too much.” “It could mean different things to different people.” “It’s not good, not bad, just overused.” “The slogan seems too ‘in your face’.” “The words “young people with disability” should be in the subtitle instead of slogan.” “Subtitle – I like it but the word ‘discrimination’ could be added at the end.” “Change the word ‘violence’ to ‘discrimination’.” “Slogan options: ‘we want’ or ‘I decide’.” GROUP 3: Feedback on the Proposed SLOGANS of the Global Program Name: “We decide” Slogan: “Same rights, same choices” Subtitle: people with disabilities: for a fulfilling emotional, sexual and reproductive life
“It’s a crap logo for young people.” “It’s artificial and doesn’t speak to young people at all.” “I can’t imagine any young person identifying with this logo.” Proposed LOGO 2 “This image is just terrible.” “It’s not even a proper circle – it tacky and hand drawn.” “It a bit like a game of naughts and crosses.” “Its an awful colour scheme. Too sickly.” “This logo is totally inconsistent with the message about diversity.” “The gender symbols are just so wrong and are very conservative – they assume male/female only and do not portray the message of diversity and inclusiveness.” “This logo and the colour scheme might appeal to young toddlers – but I can’t imagine young adolescents and youth identifying with it at all.” Proposed LOGO 3 “That image is terrible.” “The picture like two jelly beans.” “The picture also looks like two quotation marks (‘ and ’) pushed together, which could imply that young people with disability can’t have a say.” “What’s the image meant to be representing? It’s bizarre.” “I don’t like the ‘stitching effect’ between the top half and bottom half of the image. To me it implies that people with disability are ‘broken’ and need to be ‘fixed’.” “The colour scheme is pretty awful.” “The only bit that I think could be useful is the box bit in the middle with ‘Count Me In’ text inside it – except I hate the ‘Count Me In’ phrase. POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVES FOR THE LOGO OF THE GLOBAL PROGRAM