Disabled Women in Africa - DIWA

Disabled Women in Africa - DIWA DIWA ensure
Women and girls with disability enjoy their rights, influence their destiny and are free from gender and disability based discrimination.

Women with disabilities are one of the most marginalized, under-served populations in the world, yet they offer tremendous potential for leadership and the ability to transform communities. DIWA realizes the potential women and Girls with disabilities have and is working to set stepping stones for their growth, participation and enjoyment of their rights as per relevant constitutional and policy provisions both nationally and internationally.

As we commemorate International Albinism Awareness Day, we celebrate a significant milestone with the official launch of...
20/06/2026

As we commemorate International Albinism Awareness Day,

we celebrate a significant milestone with the official launch of the National Action Plan on Albinism. This long-awaited framework marks an important step towards promoting the rights, protection, and inclusion of persons with albinism in Malawi.

DIWA, working alongside other partners, is proud to have contributed to ensuring that the Action Plan is gender-responsive through a Sida-funded project implemented in coalition with ADF and IA.

The launch now paves the way for the dissemination and implementation of the Action Plan, strengthening collective efforts to address discrimination, violence, barriers to services, and the unique challenges faced by women, girls, men, and boys with albinism.

As we move forward, we reaffirm our commitment to working with government, organizations of persons with disabilities, and other stakeholders to ensure that the Action Plan translates into meaningful change and that no person with albinism is left behind.
Kudos government of Malawi, Ministry of Gender, Children, Disability and Social welfare, APAM, standing voices, save the children, UNDP
Save the Children Malawi UNDP Malawi Standing Voice Malawi Government African Disability Forum - ADF

The 2026 commemoration of international albinism day was held under the theme:"Proudly in My Skin: Celebrating All Skin ...
19/06/2026

The 2026 commemoration of international albinism day was held under the theme:
"Proudly in My Skin: Celebrating All Skin Tones."
African Disability Forum - ADF Sida - Styrelsen för Internationellt Utvecklingssamarbete

Hear the Message from our Board Chair Philadelphia Motladiile from Botswana on International Albinism Awareness Day 2026...
14/06/2026

Hear the Message from our Board Chair Philadelphia Motladiile from Botswana on International Albinism Awareness Day 2026

Today, as we commemorate International Albinism Awareness Day, we join the global community in embracing the theme "Proudly in My Skin: Celebrating All Skin Tones."
This theme reminds us that every person deserves to live with dignity, safety, respect, and equal opportunity, regardless of their skin tone or genetic condition. It calls on all of us to challenge prejudice, reject discrimination, and build communities where persons with albinism are valued, included, and empowered.


Dear members of the community, We are excited to invite you to a vital virtual side event at COSP19, hosted by Transfor...
08/06/2026

Dear members of the community, We are excited to invite you to a vital virtual side event at COSP19, hosted by Transforming Communities for Inclusion (TCI).
Robinah is a DIWA Regional Representative in east Africa and she will be speaking on "Centering youth, women, and gender-diverse communities of persons with psychosocial disabilities in the deinstitutionalization agenda."
Join us and stand in solidarity for a more inclusive future!

​🗓 Tomorrow, Tuesday, 9 June
⏰ 10:00 AM EDT / 5:00pm Uganda time

💻 Platform: Zoom (Spanish translation, international sign, and CC available)

🔗 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/2fx9rvhx

​ We hope to see you there!

At the closing session of the Feminist Funders Dialogue in Nairobi, Disabled Women in Africa (DIWA) expressed its heartf...
03/06/2026

At the closing session of the Feminist Funders Dialogue in Nairobi, Disabled Women in Africa (DIWA) expressed its heartfelt appreciation to Sonke Gender Justice for its partnership through the ACT Programme, funded by UN Women to end violence against women and girls. DIWA acknowledged the significant contribution of the programme in strengthening the leadership, participation, and collective voice of women and girls with disabilities in feminist movements and advocacy spaces across Africa, and thanked Sonke for its commitment to inclusive and transformative change.
Sonke Gender Justice UN Women Africa - ONU Femmes Afrique UN Women EU International Partnerships

Cyndibless foundation for girls with special needs in Africa is participating in the 7th edition of the Inclusive Africa...
03/06/2026

Cyndibless foundation for girls with special needs in Africa is participating in the 7th edition of the Inclusive Africa Conference 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya, a leading platform advancing digital accessibility, assistive technology, and inclusion across Africa. This year's conference is themed "Accelerating Digital Accessibility and AI Solutions for Africa's Future."
Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) +1
Cynthia from Cameroon joins delegates, advocates, innovators, and policymakers from across the continent Cynthia Paradise

No Excuse. No Justification. No Tolerance. Violence Against Women Is Not Acceptable.UN Trust Fund to End Violence agains...
02/06/2026

No Excuse. No Justification. No Tolerance. Violence Against Women Is Not Acceptable.
UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women UN Women Africa - ONU Femmes Afrique EU International Partnerships

Solidarity, Collectivism, and Collaboration: We stand together because violence against one woman is violence against us...
01/06/2026

Solidarity, Collectivism, and Collaboration:

We stand together because violence against one woman is violence against us all.
we recognize that the oppression of one woman, particularly those at the intersections of gender, disability, age, or other forms of marginalization, is a threat to the rights and dignity of all women.
Our collective strength is our greatest tool for resistance, protection, and transformation.
Join us in ending violence against women!
UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women EU International Partnerships UN Women Africa - ONU Femmes Afrique UN Women Voice Of Women With disability European Union in Malawi

During the Feminist Funders Dialogue, DIWA shared its experiences on resource mobilization, partnership building, and co...
30/05/2026

During the Feminist Funders Dialogue, DIWA shared its experiences on resource mobilization, partnership building, and collective engagement.
DIWA highlighted how flexible and trust-based funding has strengthened its ability to respond to the priorities of women and girls with disabilities, invest in institutional growth, and sustain advocacy beyond short project cycles.
The organization also reflected on the value of partnerships with feminist movements, disability rights actors, donors, and regional networks in amplifying the voices of women with disabilities.

DIWA emphasized that collective engagement is critical in the current context of shrinking civic space, funding cuts, and backlash against gender equality. By working together, feminist funders, women’s rights organizations, and disability movements can build stronger, more inclusive, and more resilient movements that leave no woman behind.
UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women UN Women UN Women Africa - ONU Femmes Afrique EU International Partnerships

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