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…
Lagos, March 8, 2025 – The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has called for urgent and decisive action to promote gender equality and empower women and girls with disabilities…
The Bauchi State Association of the Deaf (BSAD) recently paid an advocacy visit to the Project Coordinator of the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE), Hon. Aliyu Sule…
The Advocacy for Women with Disabilities Initiative (AWWDI) has taken a significant step in advancing media advocacy by engaging the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) in Abuja. The courtesy visit aimed…
The Advocacy for Women with Disabilities Initiative (AWWDI) has called on individuals, policymakers, and organizations to champion inclusivity in climate policies and ensure that disaster response mechanisms are accessible to…
The Chairman of the Abia State Disability Commission, Mr. David Anyaele, has expressed concern over the consistent exclusion of women with disabilities in conversations about Gender-Based Violence (GBV). He highlighted…
In a groundbreaking event commemorating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3, 2024, women with disabilities advocated for the reservation of seats for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)…
By Ogunbayo Oluwaseyi, Ogun The Purple Abilities Foundation for Women and Girls with Disabilities has launched its inaugural virtual program, aligning with the United Nations-led 16 Days of Activism Against…
The Sustainable Impact and Development (SID) Initiative has hosted a two-day workshop in Ibadan, Oyo State, aimed at empowering 20 adolescent girls and young women with disabilities. Participants, including those…
Seventy women with disabilities in Lagos have been empowered with N4.7 million in resources and training, thanks to a collaboration between Sightsavers, Unilever Nigeria Plc, and the Growing Businesses Foundation…
The Dorothy Njemanze Foundation (DNF) has issued a strong appeal for reform to include more women and persons with disabilities (PWDs) in leadership positions in Nigeria. In a new report,…
