Who Are We

NETWORK OF DISABLED WOMEN was founded and registered with Corporate Affairs Commission in September 2019 in Nigeria.

Vision

A JUST WORLD WITHOUT EXCLUSION

Mission

TO EMPOWER WOMEN AND GIRLS WITH DISABILITIES, ENABLE THEM, EDUCATE THEM AND ADVOCATE FOR THEIR RIGHTS IN THE SOCIETY

Values

  • Accountability
  • Inclusion
  • Resilience
  • Collaboration
  • Courage
  • Diversity
  • Organizational background

What We Do

Founded in September 2019, The Network of Women with Disabilities has reached out to 4000+ vulnerable groups, so far, through our projects.

Presently, it is a network of 200+ organizations founded and owned by women with disabilities formed to coordinate inclusive activities in Nigeria and the World. We have presence in the 36 states including FCT across Nigeria. Network of Disabled Women membership has 70% Nigerian members.

Our passion is on the human rights-based model, which links gender and disability matters, ranging from political, civil, economic, social, sports, health and cultural rights. We are advocates for equal representation, non-discrimination and an inclusive society for women and girls with disabilities. We are also interested in creating greater awareness among governments and the public.

The idea aims to ensure the inclusion of women with disabilities linking UNCRPD, SDGs, Africa 2063 and the Nigeria Disability Act in all our agendas.

Objectives

  • Promote our participation in relevant policies at all levels, towards achieving an inclusive world that acknowledges gender, disability, justice and human rights
  • Empower women and girls with disabilities to bring about positive change and transformation.
  • Collaborate with development partners and relevant stakeholders that will protect the rights of women and girls with disabilities from Sexual Gender-Based Violence.
  • Establish and run an inclusive secretariat to support the Network of Disabled Women Leaders.
  • Facilitate work and employment for women with disabilities
  • Advocate for equal representation of Women with Disabilities in decision-making processes.
  • Mentor younger women with disabilities to achieve their future aspirations.
  • Create awareness on the issues of women and girls with disabilities.

Strategic Focus

  • Political Participation
  • Economic Empowerment using sports, agriculture and other activities
  • SGBV
  • Education/mentorship/leadership training for women and girls living with disabilities
  • Peace and Security

Activities

  • Governance
  • Policy Implementation
  • Disability Equality  
  • Advocacies
  • Youth with Disabilities development
  • Youth with Disabilities mentorship
  • Economic Empowerment  

Partners

  • Federal Ministry of Women Affairs
  • Federal Ministry of Health
  • Ministry of FCTA
  • Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs
  • National Human Rights Commission
  • UN Women Nigeria
  • Spotlight Initiative
  • WARDC
  • ActionAid Nigeria
  • Sightsavers
  • Feminist Humanitarian Network
  • Women in Humanitarian Response in Nigeria
  • Foundation for Resilience and Empowerment Development
  • African Young Female Advisers Initiative

Donors

  • UN Women
  • Global Affairs Canada
  • ActionAid UK
  • ActionAid Nigeria
  • Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office
  • Feminist Humanitarian Network
  • United Nations Development Programme
  • European Union
  • Foundation for Resilient Empowerment and Development