Kenya Network of Women & Girls with Disabilities
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A loose network of organizations and individual experts working in Kenya on the rights of women and girls with disabilities.
Nairobi, Kenya
Joined January 2021
We pay tribute to Diana Mwikali,a woman with disability, who lost her life during child birth. Diana, whose life was cut short in her prime is not the only one we have lost, and painfully we ask many questions; #BreakTheBias #maternalhealthrights
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We are proud of the work you are leading on Rose. All the best during the Africa Women in Dialogue Conference #AfWID25 #WomeninDialogue
Heading to South Africa today, for Africa Women in Dialogue conference 2025.This is a platform that brings together women from all over Africa, to discuss what matters most to them. It's a space where we share our challenges, successes and plan what's next for the African woman.
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RT @UDPKenya: We were honored to host @ElizabethOmbati, a Professional Fellows Program #ProFellows (#PFP) alumnus, along with her mentor, D…
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We are participating in the @AcepaAfrica Inclusive Legislatures for Gender-Responsive Policies (ILGRP) 2 days training, focusing on assessing Gender-Responsive Climate Finance and overseeing Climate Action. Special thanks to @IccasaA
#climateactionke
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RT @MzalendoWatch: The National Assembly has passed the Persons with Disabilities Bill (Senate Bill No. 7 of 2023) The Bill seeks to give…
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Our member @ElizabethOmbati #PFPAlumni is hosting her mentor Dr. Evan Dean from @KUCDisabilities #USA in #Kenya for an Outbound exchange. Join them as they explore how the Self Determined Learning Model of Instruction can be used to advance leadership of women with disabilities.
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RT @ThinkCREA: 📢 Applications Open! CREA's Sexuality, Gender, and Rights Institute (SGRI) – Global will be held in Zagreb, Croatia, from 7…
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RT @vildaotieno: Happy 2025! Did you know that #ADP is a human Right treaty that addresses unique forms of discrimination affecting persons…
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RT @ElizabethOmbati: OpEd: In 2025, the disability agenda must remain central to all development plans, with organisations of persons with…
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Wishing a Happy 2025 to our network members, champions, friends and partners. May we continue to unite in amplifying the voices of women and girls with disabilities. #HappyNewYear2025💐
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RT @Sikilizaspeaks: So inspiring how the Kenya Network of Women and Girls with Disabilities exemplifies a regenerative approach to resilie…
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"We want to show up for our activism fired up by the promise of being able to process our pains and traumas within the safety of Community." Read more about our new engagement: #WomenwithDisabilitiesLeading
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The Network is joining a two-day workshop by @HakiKNCHR to discuss legislation concerning persons with disabilities and Kenya’s obligations under the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It has been an engaging and insightful discussion with valuable learnings.
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RT @GirlsHealthEd: Join us for GHE’s #advocacy #webinar to hear from speaker Elizabeth Mang'eni. As a #disabilityadvocate for Kenya Network…
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In collaboration with @GirlsHealthEd,we are thrilled to participate in today’s Webinar,December 10,2024.Join us for an insightful discussion on advancing comprehensive health and sexuality education,alongside other advocates.Register here #16DaysOfActivism
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#Day16: We remain committed to amplify voices and experiences of women and girls with disabilities & collectively work towards eliminating sexual and gender based violence against them. Together we can work to make our communities safer for all. #16DaysOfActivism #HumanRightsDay
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#Day15: Four in 10 women in Kenya have faced physical or sexual violence from an Intimate Partner. Women w disabilities are disproportionately impacted by IPV yet interventions exclude them. Strategic interventions 2 combat IPV must include wmen w disabilities. #16DaysOfActivism
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#Day14: Women w disabilities must be empowered as they are often afraid to report abuse moreso if they are dependent on the abuser. Those with intellectual disabilities for e.g often do not report the abuse which goes on unchecked for a long time. #16DaysOfActivism
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#Day13: In our existing intersecting identities, young women w disabilities remain vulnerable to SGBV. Creating safe spaces for them to find peer support should be made possible. Programs to address SGBV must be accessible to them. #16DaysOfActivism #WomenWithDisabilitiesVoices
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