The Network of Women with Disabilities, Africa (NEWDA), has intensified advocacy efforts urging the Government of Ghana to ratify the African Disability Protocol (ADP), describing the move as essential to…
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“Representation is Justice”: Women with Disabilities Push for Reserved Seats in Parliament
The Network of Women with Disabilities (NWD), in collaboration with prominent disability rights organisations, has launched a strong advocacy campaign across Nigeria’s five geopolitical zones, urging the National Assembly to…
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Negative Stereotypes Hinder Women with Disabilities from Accessing Family Planning Services in Nigeria – Lois Auta
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…
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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)…