“Amplifying Inclusive Innovation: Youth-Led Solutions for Gender Equality, Disability Inclusion, and Sexual & Reproductive Health Access,”
brought together stakeholders from government agencies, international development partners, youth-led organizations, and the disability rights movement.
🎙 A Powerful Voice from the Disability CommunityRepresenting the disability community with passion and clarity was Ms. Migbole Roseline, AWWDI’s National Public Relations Officer, who delivered a compelling address on the urgency of inclusive health access and the powerful role of youth and persons with disabilities in shaping policy.
“Today’s event is not just a meeting—it is a testament to our shared commitment to building a society where every person, regardless of ability or age, can enjoy their fundamental rights, including the right to accessible, inclusive, and quality health services.”Her words resonated with a clear call to action: disability-inclusive SRHR services must be a national priority, not an afterthought.
— Migbole Roseline, National PRO, AWWDI
Recognizing Partnership and Progress
In her speech, Ms. Roseline expressed gratitude to UNFPA Nigeria for their continued support, particularly the renovation of primary health care centres in the FCT, which now reflect greater accessibility and sensitivity to persons with disabilities. She also thanked the Australian High Commission for backing such a transformative platform that centers the voices of young people and persons with disabilities in national dialogue. Importantly, she acknowledged the consistent and visionary work of AWWDI:“Your work continues to inspire and empower many.”
Why This Event Matters
This high-level convening emphasized the intersections of gender, youth, disability, and health, aligning perfectly with AWWDI’s mission to ensure that women and girls with disabilities are not left behind in healthcare reforms, especially regarding SRHR. By placing youth-led innovation at the heart of the conversation, the event called on policymakers to:- Create inclusive spaces for young people with disabilities
- Adopt rights-based approaches in SRHR programming
- Invest in infrastructure and services that reflect universal design and access
AWWDI’s Role and Impact
AWWDI’s participation in this UN-led dialogue reinforces its position as a national voice for inclusive SRHR advocacy and a trusted partner in cross-sectoral collaboration. Through its engagement, AWWDI:- Amplified the voices of women and girls with disabilities
- Reinforced its advocacy for disability-responsive healthcare systems
- Strengthened visibility among international agencies and policy stakeholders
- Fostered new partnerships committed to health equity and human rights
Takeaway Message:
“To truly achieve gender equality and universal health access, persons with disabilities—especially women and girls—must be at the table, not just in the footnotes.”AWWDI remains committed to turning dialogue into action and advocacy into impact.