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…
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Advocacy Group Calls for Inclusion of Women with Disabilities in Climate Action, Disaster Planning
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…
Women with Disabilities Absent in GBV Discourse – Abia Disability Commission Chair
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…
Women with Disabilities Demand Reserved Seats for PWDs in National Assembly
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)…
Foundation Champions Empowerment for Women and Girls with Disabilities
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…
Group Equips Women with Disabilities in SRHR Advocacy Training
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…
Empowering Women with Disabilities: 70 Beneficiaries Receive N4.7m Support in Lagos
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…
Foundation Highlights Systemic Barriers Facing Women and PWDs, Calls for Inclusive Policies
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,…
AWWDI Empowers Women with Disabilities on Climate Change, Early Warning Systems
The Advocacy for Women with Disabilities Initiative (AWWDI) recently conducted a capacity-building workshop in Abuja aimed at empowering Self Help Group (SHG) leaders with essential knowledge on climate change and…
Oluremi Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting Women, PWDs, Vulnerable Groups
On Thursday, Nigeria’s First Lady and National Chairman of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), Senator Oluremi Tinubu, launched the RHI Food Outreach in Ekiti State, distributing essential food items to…
61% of Women and Girls with Disabilities in Nigeria Lack Basic Computer Skills – Association
The Inclusive Friends Association (IFA), an organization advocating for the rights of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), reports that 61% of women and girls with disabilities in Nigeria lack basic computer…
Deaf Women Can Now Access Health Services with Ease at Nukkai Primary Health Center, Jalingo
18:01:29In a significant development for the Deaf community, the Deaf Women Aloud Initiative (DWAI) has achieved a major advocacy victory through its Inclusive Sexual and Reproductive Health project in Taraba…
Women’s Day: Lagos Gov’t Prioritizes Rights, Welfare of PWDs – First Lady
Lagos State First Lady, Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to prioritizing the rights and welfare of people with disabilities through the Lagos State Office of…
Foundation Empowers Kaduna Women with Disabilities to Start Businesses
The Global Peace Foundation Nigeria (GPFN), in collaboration with Global Peace Women, provided financial support to 50 women with disabilities in Kaduna State on Tuesday. The cash assistance aims to…
Okorie Advocates for the Rights of Women, Girls with Disabilities
Mrs. Blessing Okorie has raised an urgent call for action, highlighting the daily struggles and injustices faced by women and girls with disabilities in Nigeria. She urged both the government…