Protecting Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Africa
The adoption of the African Disability Protocol (ADP) by 15 member states of the African Union is a significant win for the approximately 80 million persons with disabilities across Africa. Development Diaries reports that the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) announced in June 2024 that the ADP had officially come into force. […]
PWDs: ‘Equal Zimbabwe’ Deserves Government Priority
It is great to hear that a civil society coalition has launched the ‘Equal Zimbabwe’ campaign, calling for new legislation to guarantee the inclusion of people with disabilities (PWDs) in the country. Development Diaries reports that more than 20 disability organisations from across the country launched the ‘Equal Zimbabwe’ national disability rights campaign in Harare […]
Nigeria’s 50 Percent Transport Aid: How Inclusive?
The Nigerian government has announced that it will bear 50 percent of the transport fares for interstate road travellers during the festive season, but how inclusive is this initiative? Development Diaries reports that, according to a post by President Bola Tinubu‘s Special Advisor on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the policy takes effect on 21 […]
Why Malawi Must Ratify African Disability Protocol
Malawi, a southern African country, has yet to ratify the African Disability Protocol (ADP) despite signing it in February 2022. Development Diaries reports that according to its 2018 Population and Housing Census, Malawi has 1,734,250 persons with disabilities aged five years and older, representing about 11.6 percent of its total population. The African Disability Protocol, […]
Ethiopia: ICRC Records Disability Inclusion Impact
The International Red Cross Society (ICRC) in Ethiopia, through its social inclusion project, is restoring hope and dignity to people living with disabilities by helping them gain employment. Development Diaries reports that the project offers people with disabilities equal opportunities to showcase their knowledge and skills, and ability to learn, work and be gainfully employed […]
SDOF to Provide Easter Support for PWDs
Sir David Osunde Foundation (SDOF) has expressed its readiness to empower no fewer than 1,500 persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria during the Easter celebration. Development Diaries reports that the non-governmental organisation (NGO) made this known at a news conference in Abuja ahead of its 31st Special Easter Monday celebration. The NGO’s Local Organising Committee Chairman, […]
Ghana: Government Urged to Address Needs of PWDs
The Executive Director of Action for Inclusive Development, John Majisi, has urged the government of Ghana to scale investment in community-based rehabilitation for People with Disabilities (PWDs). According to Majisi, the Ghanaian government must provide special schools, wheelchairs, braille for the blind, special teachers and make their mobility easier. He made the call on the […]
PWDs: DefendDefenders Reveals Disturbing Findings
A new research report by DefendDefenders shows that Ethiopia, Somalia, and South Sudan fall behind their obligations to protect the rights of people with disabilities (PWDs). The report, titled Overlooked and Unseen: Human rights defenders living with disabilities in conflict areas, highlighted the challenges that stand between PWDs, including human rights defenders (HRDs) with disabilities […]
Liberia: AIFO Empowers 17 People with Disability
Some Liberians with hearing impairment have received training in hairdressing, tailoring, and barbering skills from the Association Friends of Raoul Follereau (AIFO). The training, with financial support from the European Union (EU), was delivered through the organisation’s ‘Voices for Inclusion and Civil Society Empowerment’. It is understood that AIFO collaborated with the National Union of Organisations […]
Nigeria: BGHPC Provides 75 PWDs with Wheelchairs
Beautiful Gate Handicapped People Centre (BGHPC) has donated wheelchairs to 75 persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Balbadu, Birni Kudu area of Jigawa State, northwest Nigeria. The nonprofit, it was gathered, delivered the wheelchairs with the goal to ease the movement of PWDs, including children, as they learn productive skills and go to school. According to […]