A study by the Advocacy for Women with Disabilities Initiative found that over a thousand women farmers with disabilities in Nigeria face significant barriers due to climate change.
A social worker stated that most instances of violence against women with disabilities are not reported, indicating a lack of encouragement for victims to come forward.
The inaugural cohort of the 2026 We Can Work Academy has commenced Core Life Skills training in Ghana's Ashanti and Bono Regions, aiming to empower young men and women with disabilities for dignified employment.
Women and girls with disabilities in Montenegro continue to face multiple and intersectional discrimination, distrust in institutions, and daily obstacles, necessitating systemic improvements in accessibility and support.
Germany's Federal Commissioner for the Disabled is advocating for improved protection for women with disabilities, particularly those living in residential facilities. Research indicates that these women frequently experience violence, yet many facilities lack mandatory women's representatives.
Veronica Denyo Kafiedu, Executive Director of WODAO, urged duty bearers, the private sector, and CSOs to address the unique needs and barriers hindering the rights of women and girls with disabilities in Ghana.
Women with disabilities and organizations like NEWDA are actively advocating for the swift ratification of the African Disability Protocol. They are urging Ghana and other nations to adopt the protocol to enhance disability rights.
A new report alleges that women with disabilities in Austria and Germany are still being forcibly sterilized against their will, highlighting a lack of state support and adequate medical information.
During the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) in New York, a bilateral meeting between representatives of Montenegro's Ministry of Human and Minority Rights and Belgium highlighted that women with disabilities are exposed to a significantly higher risk of violence.
A new project in Moldova, funded by Japan with $532,000, will provide simplified access to medical, psycho-social, and legal aid for women and girls with disabilities, including Ukrainian refugees, who have experienced violence.
Businesswoman Masingita Masunga, with 30 years in media, advocates for Women's Month to focus on creating economic opportunities for women, particularly those with disabilities, emphasizing their skills over their conditions.
Humanitarian and activist Andrea Nikolić successfully initiated the procurement of a gynecological examination chair adapted for women with disabilities for the Clinical Center of Montenegro.
La Bravíssima is an event dedicated to raising funds for scholarships that promote the labor inclusion of women with disabilities, aiming to rebuild lives.
Data shows a significant rise in women with disabilities in Seoul utilizing specialized obstetrics and gynecology services, indicating improved access to care for this traditionally underserved group.
Disability advocates in Britain and internet users globally have denounced a disturbing trend of AI-generated sexualized and fetishized images of women and girls with disabilities, which are garnering millions of views on social media platforms.
The Women with Disability Development and Advocacy Organisation (WODAO) has stressed its commitment to promoting the active participation of women with disabilities in civil society activities.
Authorities are searching for the 64-year-old accused of sexually assaulting two 25-year-old women with disabilities in Kypseli. The man, who is known to the family, has been identified.