Disability and Religious Inequality Intertwined: Double Discrimination against Deaf Jehovah’s Witnesses in Uzbekistan

This chapter will explore how being a deaf person who chose to become a Jehovah’s Witness (JW) in Uzbekistan results in double discrimination, based on disability and religious identity. People with hearing impairments in Uzbekistan are already one of the most underrepresented and marginalized groups in the country, due to negative attitudes and a prevailing lack of accessibility. Addressing FoRB for deaf and hard of hearing people in Uzbekistan matters for achieving progress on SDG10. Reducing inequalities based on disability and religion is important for addressing the general inequalities that matter for persons with disabilities, which is particular relevant for the target SDG 10.2.