Women and Girls Disability Rights of Zambia

14/10/2025

Centering Women with Disabilities in the Reparations Agenda!

Disabled Women in Africa (DIWA) in coalition with African Disability Forum and Inclusion Africa through SIDA funding will host a side event in Banjul during the 85th Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) Forum, bringing together activists, policymakers, and human rights defenders to spotlight the invisibility of women with disabilities in reparations discussions across Africa.

This dialogue seeks to reaffirm that justice, healing, and reparations must be inclusive, recognizing the unique experiences of women and girls with disabilities affected by violence, discrimination, and historical exclusion.

Venue: Banjul, The Gambia
Theme: Centering Women with Disabilities in the Reparations Agenda
Host: Disabled Women in Africa (DIWA)

Amplifying the voices that history has overlooked and ensure that no woman is left behind in Africa’s journey toward justice and equality. If you are there, join us at OIC.

24/06/2025

🔔 Join us for an important conversation on international cooperation and deinstitutionalization!

As part of the ‘From Words to Practice’ webinar series by the Global Coalition on Deinstitutionalization (GCDI) on UN Guidelines on Deinstitutionalization, including in emergencies, IDA is hosting a thematic workshop on international cooperation.

📅 Date: Thursday, 26 June 2025
🕑 Time: 2:00–4:00 PM CET
📍 Where: Zoom
🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/4dUGsb3

This workshop will bring together persons with disabilities, OPDs, civil society organizations, multilaterals, and development partners to discuss global trends and explore how we can advance disability-inclusive international cooperation and accelerate deinstitutionalization efforts.

Accessibility features include:
✅ International Sign
✅ Closed Captioning
✅ Spanish Translation

INCLUSION INTERNATIONAL

24/06/2025

We’re joining to help improve access to assistive technology across the globe.
Vilole Images Productions Shungu Namutitima Human Rights Film Festival of Zambia Byta FM Zambia Joe Pandwe Abiud Zulu Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, Zambia P-Connect initiatives Women and Girls Disability Rights of Zambia

Unlock The Everyday
ATscale, the Global Partnership for Assistive Technology

24/06/2025

Introducing speakers for the assistive technology webinar !

Dr George Torrens is a senior lecturer in the School of Design and Creative Arts, SDCA, Loughborough University. George has been a practising industrial designer in the field of assistive products for the last 40 years, working with Charities, such as Action Research, Motor Neurone Disease Association, and Leonard Cheshire Disability, in a knowledge-exchange, participatory approach to the co-design of inclusive products for everyday living.
Since 2017, George has been working with SAFOD and other Institutions in Southern Africa, such as Jairos Jiri Association, Zimbabwe, and Central University of Technology, Free State, S.A., to help develop inclusive sustainable enterprises and support local communities to support themselves.
The inclusive crafts programme of work in partnership with SAFOD has resulted in the building of the Centre for Culture, Heritage, Innovation and Enterprise (C-CHIE), in Botswana, in conjunction with the Kgatleng Disabled Peoples Association in Gaborone and development of the crafts website, Itirele (‘make it yourself’ in Setswana).

To register for the Webinar visit https://shorturl.at/Tf7i0



Together let’s Unlock The Everyday !

09/04/2025

09/04/2025

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Join us for a compelling and thought-provoking Webinar designed to raise awareness and deepen understanding of the unique challenges that women with disabilities face regarding gender-based violence (GBV) and land rights. It will feature engaging presentations on interventions implemented in Africa,...

09/04/2025

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09/03/2024

What an unforgettable Women's Day celebration!

Every year Zambia is excited and prepares for International Women’s Day Commemoration country wide. Yesterday , Vilole Images Productions-Women and Girls Disability Rights of Zambia (VIP-WoGDRoZ) stood shoulder to shoulder with the world in celebrating Women's Day in grand style, under the inspiring theme: "Invest in Women and Girls: Accelerate Progress."

VIP-WoGDRoZ in promoting inclusion and full participation of women with disabilities appreciated the theme as “Inspire Inclusion! Invest in Women and Girls with Disabilities, Accelerate Progress and Bring Hope to the Hopeless!" Women with disabilities marched majestically and at bay proudly joined join the march passed.

This year Livingstone was honoured to have the President Hakainde Hichilema of the Republic of Zambia grace the occasion. This was really exciting because his presence marked an historic moment as this was the first time the President celebrated Women's Day outside Lusaka in Zambian history. We are proud to be part of the history.

Many thanks to the Mayor of the city of Livingstone, Gender Division and Kynnysry for your support to promoting a friendly and inclusive community that Leaves No Woman and girls with a Disability Behind.

Let's cherish this milestone and continue our journey towards empowering women and girls, with inclusion of women and girls with disabilities across our nation. Together, let's invest in their futures and accelerate progress for a brighter tomorrow. 🌍 👩‍🦰

08/03/2024

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28/02/2024

Happy Birthday Natasha!

It’s good to celebrate one another.

Join us in celebrating this beautiful young talented lady as she celebrates her New Year. A student teacher born on 28 February, Natasha is passionate for education and is dedicated to shaping young minds. She brings enthusiasm, care and creativity to the classroom when teaching. Known for her passion to learning, commitment to teaching and ability to connect with students, she strives to inspire and empower the next generation.

As she celebrates her birthday today, she brings along a special touch of joy and positivity to her teaching.

Let's show some love to this beautiful soul in celebration of her exceptional good works as a teacher.

Happy Blessed Birthday Young Lady! May God continue to Bless you in everything and you teaching journey!

17/02/2024