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 at strengthening collaboration to ensure more inclusive and empowering representation of women and girls with disabilities in the media.
AWWDI underscored the need for a shift from traditional charity-focused narratives to stories that highlight empowerment, contributions, and resilience. The group called on NTA to play a pivotal role in amplifying the voices of women with disabilities through storytelling that informs and shapes public perception.
The discussions explored avenues for partnership, particularly in shedding light on challenges and opportunities in key areas such as education, healthcare, and economic empowerment. AWWDI also proposed leveraging NTA’s flagship programs, like Against All Odds, to highlight the achievements of women with disabilities in leadership, entrepreneurship, and community development.
In her response, NTA’s Executive Director of Programs, Tari Taylaur, applauded AWWDI’s efforts and reaffirmed the broadcaster’s commitment to disability-inclusive content. She emphasized that the collaboration would be mutually beneficial and assured that NTA remains dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion across its media platforms.
This engagement represents a vital step toward ensuring national media serves as a catalyst for social change, amplifying the voices and contributions of women and girls with disabilities.
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