On July 26, 1990 Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act, after years of activism by people with disabilities and their allies. This month is an opportunity to honor the achievements and struggles of the 1 in 4 U.S. adults who are living with a disability. #DisabilityPrideMonth
Veronica Ngum Ndi, CEO of CAVP, passions gender justice + disability rights, driving health, digital safety, empowerment & inclusion. Her lived experience proves women with disabilities leading benefits all. #DisabilityInclusion#GenderEquality#SheLeads#AfricaRising
Disability inclusion isn’t charity—it’s a human rights obligation and key to sustainable development. My e-book gives NGOs, DPOs & civil society practical tools to ensure persons with disabilities are never left behind. Get your copy today 👉 https://t.co/N0qsg578tO
“I’m proud to be part of the AHADI We RISE Group. From Cameroon to the world, we amplify resilience, inclusion, solidarity, empowerment.”
Did you know?
➡️ 1 in 5 women live with a disability
➡️ Twice as likely to face violence
➡️ Only 2.3% in parliaments worldwide
As we think of the #RoadToBogota, leading up to the #ShiftThePower Summit in December, we reflect on our UNGA experience and some key thoughts that emerged from @DeganAli's participation:
Read our latest blog: https://t.co/x2H5qlUmpy
⏩In the recent episode of #HiW, podcast host @ejrushing sat down with @nawafk13, @VNgum, and Michael Ng’aa Mwendwa to discuss the legal and policy concerns for persons with disabilities in armed conflicts.
🎧: https://t.co/GhQOHJF2ti
Local leaders leading conversations with donors in Geneva! Such a positive development for a new localisation impetus! A candid engagement allowing to build more trust and understanding.
📣Everyone is invited to collaborate on the Women, Peace & Security Agenda! @WPSHACompact@Carynoyds explains how civil society, non-profit organization or private sector can commit to several actions to address emerging conflicts for women and girls
➡️ https://t.co/5H9RxQGxSu
Lanjo Neindefoh @coach_lanjo is the GSAHW-Associate Country Festival Director for Cameroon 🇨🇲.Lanjo holds a Master’s degree in Therapeutic Theatre.He is a theatre producer & wellness coach with focus on gender based violence, mental health,disability inclusion & waste management.
Every day, about 830 women die from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth. Say it with us: Maternal healthcare is healthcare and healthcare is a human right. #WorldHealthDay