Women with Disabilities

The Ihima High Court in Obangede, Kogi State, in its ruling yesterday, sentenced Audu Siyaka Obe to death by hanging for the heinous murder of Aisha Aminu, a woman with…

Penultimate Saturday, the joy of members of Gombe state Deaf Women Association (GOSDWA) know no bounds as the Association elected new State Executive Council under the leadership of Mrs Alheri…

Ann Ojugo, the chairperson of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities, (JONAPWD), Edo State chapter was honoured with a noble woman of the year award. The award is…

Kanawa Educational Foundation for the Disabled has called on government to make menstrual pads affordable for women and girls with disabilities. The foundation made the call while distributing sanitary pads…

In a significant move towards promoting inclusivity and empowerment, the Director General/CEO of the National Center for Women Development (NCWD), Honorable Dr. Asabe Villta Bashir, met with the Senior Special…

By Ogunbayo Oluwaseyi, Ogun In a significant stride towards empowering women in agriculture and supporting persons with disabilities in business ventures, the Renewed Hope Initiative, spearheaded by the wife of…

The first lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has assured of federal government’s commitment to providing equal access to opportunities and support for women and women with disabilities in agriculture sector. The…

Centre for Women’s Health and Information, CEWHIN, a non-governmental organization based in Lagos has called on the government at all levels and Nigerians as a whole to create a society…

Ekaete Judith Umoh, the Pioneer Country Director of CBM Global in Nigeria was listed alongside Nigeria’s First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, wife of the Vice President, Mrs Nana Shettima, and…

In a proactive move to address sexual violence within the Persons With Disability (PWD) Arewa community in Agege, the Lagos State Office For Disability Affairs (LASODA) partnered with the Women…

.The need for effective policy reform, inclusion of a person with disability and accessible gender-based violence response and reporting facilities and services has been spotlighted. This was made known during…

The Executive Director of the Beautiful Gate Handicap People’s Center, Chief Ayuba Burki Gufwan has called for the inclusion of women with disabilities in the scheme of things, especially in…

Senior Special Assistant on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Abba Isa has reiterated President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s commitment to advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment. Isa made the disclosure in…

As the world marks International Women’s Day 2024 today, the global spotlight intensifies the strides made in the ongoing pursuit of gender equality In commemoration of the International women’s Day,…

As the world commemorates the International Women’s Day (IWD) on Friday, some women with disabilities have shared challenges and also highlighted the critical importance of prioritising the rights, inclusion and,…