Empowering Women with Disabilities: A Key to Reducing Gender-Based Violence In Nigeria, women and girls with disabilities face multiple layers of discrimination and marginalization, making them particularly vulnerable to gender-based…
On June 11, 2024, the Advocacy for Women with Disabilities Initiative (AWWDI), in collaboration with the House Committee on Disability Matters, hosted a pivotal event titled “Gender-Disability Inclusive Climate Change…
Advocacy for Women with Disabilities Initiative (AWWDI) has successfully concluded its 16-month project on engaging in inclusive laws, policies, and programs to reduce gender-based violence against women and girls with…
Imagine a room buzzing with energy, filled with passionate leaders eager to amplify their impact. That’s exactly what happened at AWWDI’s recent training program for Self-Help Group Leaders (women and…
Nigeria – Advocacy for Women with Disabilities Initiative (AWWDI) gained a powerful new ally in our advocacy push across Ekiti State. His Royal Majesty Oba David Sunday Awe Akingbade, the…
Ekiti state roads were shut down for hours on December 23, 2023, as hundreds of women and girls with disabilities marched across major roads to demand their sexual and disability…
Advocacy for Women with Disabilities Initiative, with support from Hivos and Welead, organized a walk for Sexual Right and Disability Right in Lagos Women and girls with disabilities in Nigeria…
Ikole Ekiti, Nigeria – 15th September 2023 In a significant and notable event that commemorated a step towards empowering women and girls with disabilities, Honorable Akin Rotimi, a Member of…
Ekiti State, Nigeria 18 September 2023 In a significant step towards advancing the sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) of women with disabilities, Advocacy for Women With Disabilities Initiative (AWWDI)…
Introduction: Advocacy for Women with Disabilities Initiative (AWWDI) and IPAS Nigeria have joined forces to bring about positive change and empowerment for women with disabilities. AWWDI, has been tirelessly advocating…
