Abuja — The Advocacy for Women with Disabilities Initiative (AWWDI) has called for the integration of disability and gender inclusion into Nigeria’s climate action and governance frameworks. The call was…
The Sauri Growth Initiative for Women and Youths with Disabilities has launched a six-month training in Abuja to empower women with disabilities as climate advocates and budget watchdogs. Under the…
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has reiterated the call for greater disability inclusion in leadership and governance spaces. Speaking at the 7th Edition of the Women in…
In a historic move for Nigeria’s democracy, the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) and Cedar Seed Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote the political inclusion of women…
Abuja, Nigeria – In a bold step to confront the systemic exclusion of women and girls with disabilities from Nigeria’s political space, the Cedar Seed Foundation (CSF) on August 4,…
The Network of Women with Disabilities (NWD), in collaboration with prominent disability rights organisations, has launched a strong advocacy campaign across Nigeria’s five geopolitical zones, urging the National Assembly to…
The Advocacy for Women with Disabilities Initiative (AWWDI) has unveiled a groundbreaking publication titled “A Practical Guide for Inclusive Climate Actions for Women and Girls with Disabilities.” This pioneering resource…
In a determined effort to uphold the rights and dignity of women with disabilities, the Down Syndrome Foundation has launched an advocacy campaign in Bauchi State. The initiative aims to…
Biu, Borno State — In a bold move to bridge the gap between environmental advocacy and disability inclusion, the Sound Abilities for Vulnerable Women Initiative (SAVWIN) organized a two-day capacity-building…
Maiduguri, Nigeria — In a bold effort to strengthen climate justice and promote disability inclusion, Sound Abilities for Vulnerable Women Initiative Nigeria (SAVWIN) held a one-day capacity-building training for women…
In a powerful stride toward equity, UN Women Nigeria recently brought together advocates, officials, entrepreneurs, and civil society in Adamawa State for a four-day workshop aimed at dismantling the economic…
Sanitary pads should be treated as essential health items and made affordable for all — especially for women and girls with disabilities. This was the strong message from Aver Akighir,…
Geneva, Switzerland – Mrs. Patience Ogolo Dickson, founder and Executive Director of the Advocacy for Women with Disabilities Initiatives (AWWDI) in Nigeria, has made a compelling case for the political…
Women with disabilities in Nigeria continue to face significant barriers in accessing family planning services due to deep-rooted stereotypes and societal misconceptions, says Lois Auta, Founder and President of the…
Osogbo, March 8, 2025 — The Women Wing of the Joint Association of People with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Osun State Chapter, has joined the global community in marking International Women’s Day…
