Uchenna Madueke, a member of the Network of Women with disabilities represented the network at the 2020 public budget presentation on 19/12/19 where she advocated for equal opportunities for women with disabilities. She also advocated that disability budgeting should be allocated for citizens with disabilities. They exchanged pleasantries with the Honorable Minister of Finance, Budget… Continue reading 2020 PUBLIC BUDGET PRESENTATION
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Beijing+25 Generation Equality Forum
A member of NWD, Blessing Mary Ocheido was nominated as a Beijing+25 fellow on a Generation Equality Platform. Through the program she was able to attend a youth consultation meeting on the Beijing Declaration And Platform For Action (BIPA) on gender equality from the 11th to the 14th of August, 2020 in Abidjan. It was… Continue reading Beijing+25 Generation Equality Forum
NATIONAL DIALOGUE WITH KEY STAKEHOLDERS ON THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN AND GIRLS WITH DISABILITIES
The National dialogue held on the 13th of March, 2020 with support from ActionAid Nigeria and Global Affairs Canada.The objectives of the National Dialogue are to; Create awareness among the key stakeholders on the rights of women and girls with disabilities. Map out strategies for safeguarding the rights of women and girls with disabilities. Develop… Continue reading NATIONAL DIALOGUE WITH KEY STAKEHOLDERS ON THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN AND GIRLS WITH DISABILITIES
TOWN HALL MEETING ON SRH RIGHTS
TOWN HALL MEETING ON THE SEXUAL & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH RIGHTS (SRH) OF GIRLS AND WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES ON 28TH FEBRUARY 2020 AT LAPS NEW WORLD HOTEL, JABI, ABUJA. The objectives of the town hall meeting were; Create awareness about the SRH rights of girls and women with disabilities. Identify ways of safeguarding the rights of… Continue reading TOWN HALL MEETING ON SRH RIGHTS
ADVOCACY VISIT TO UNDP OFFICE
ADVOCACY VISIT TO THE UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (UNDP) OFFICE, ABUJA ON THE 10TH FEBRUARY 2020 The Objectives of the Advocacy visit included: Expose the prevailing challenges women and girls with disabilities face Highlight the need for the immediate implementation of the disability act The meeting started at about 4:50 pm with an opening remark… Continue reading ADVOCACY VISIT TO UNDP OFFICE
NETWORK OF WOMEN WITH DISABILITY GETS $22,500 GRANT
You could see the happiness radiating on the face of Lois Auta, the President of NDW as she signed the contract with Disability Rights Fund that gives NDW $22,500 which is equivalent to over 10million Naira. This was done alongside Barrister Mary Omoyeme Musa, the National Secretary of NDW and Imoete Edet, the Chief Operating… Continue reading NETWORK OF WOMEN WITH DISABILITY GETS $22,500 GRANT