With a view to ending violence against women and girls with disabilities in Osun State, a non-governmental organization, Centre for Women’s Health and Information has met with key stakeholders who…
Women with Disabilities
The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN), has called on the government to address the needs of women with disabilities. It also called for the promotion of gender balance in…
NWD, UN Women advocate prevention of violence against PWDs, Special Needs groups
Network of Women with Disabilities (NWD), UN Women and other stakeholders have organised a joint symposium to advocate prevention of violence against persons with disabilities (PWDs) and other special needs…
Stakeholders Advocate Inclusion of Women With Disabilities In Governance
Stakeholders have called for more inclusion of women with disabilities in decision making table and government appointments in Nigeria. The stakeholders made the call at the Disability Inclusion in Governance…
IDPD: Group Launches Skills Acquisition Centre For PWDs In FCT
The Advocacy For Women With Disabilities Initiative has launched skills acquisition centre to empower women and girls with disabilities in Karimajiji, FCT Nigeria. Speaking at the launching ceremony, the Acting…
SGBV : 30 Women With Disabilities, Leaders Train On Human, Legal Rights In Bauchi
An NGO, Advocacy For Women With Disabilities Initiative (AWWDI) has trained 30 women and girls with disabilities, self help group leaders in response to sexual gender based violence (SGBV), human…
A Non-governmental organisation, Yeye Dupe Adeleke Sanni Foundation has empowered indigent women and women with disabilities with mini-buses, sewing machines, freezers, and money. The poverty alleviation and empowerment programme held…
By Collins Osuji Group photograph of the heads of the Coalition shortly after the press conference on the domestication of the Maputo Protocol Coalition of feminist organizations in Africa has…
The Advocacy for Women and Girls with Disabilities Initiative (AWWDI) has called on the media to protect and promote issues associated with reproductive rights of women with disabilities in Nigeria.…
By Grace Obike The Federal Government through the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development (MBNCWD), has trained 138 women with disability, albinism and other women in Information and Communications…
CSF calls for inclusion of Women with Disabilities in Governance and Decision Makings
Cedar Seed Foundation has called for inclusion of women with disabilities in governance and decision makings The foundation made the call at a press conference and rally organised by the…
Commissioner Pledges Commitment To Women, Children, PWDs, Receives Award
Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Dr. Ini Adiakpan has reaffirmed her commitment to supporting women, children and persons with disabilities. The commissioner made the pledge…
Voice of Disability Initiative (VDI), A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) has raised alarm over the multiple discrimination being faced by women with disabilities in the society. Barr. Catherine Edeh, Executive Director…
Rights Organization Pushes for Disability Law Domestication, Inaugurates Committee for Women With Disabilities in Ebonyi.
By Oswald Agwu, Abakaliki. A Disability Rights organization, Hope Inspired Foundation for Women and Youth, HIFWYD has set up a 10-man Technical Working Committee to protect and advance the rights…
By Ogunbayo Oluwaseyi (INN), Ogun Digital marketing has revolutionized the way businesses reach and engage with their target audience. It offers unique opportunities for women and women with disabilities to…