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On this year's International Day of Persons with Disabilities, it is crucial to emphasize the significance of inclusion for individuals with disabilities in all aspects of society.
This year's theme 2024 Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future highlights the importance of inclusion not only from the government and private sectors but also within communities and healthcare systems.
Furthermore, it is imperative to protect women and girls with disabilities from discrimination, exploitation, and violence.
Governments must take action to ensure their rights are protected and they are included in nation-building efforts.
For far too long, Persons with disabilities have been marginalized and excluded, and it is time for meaningful and tangible change to be made.
While we recognize their resilience in the face of challenges and discrimination, it is our responsibility to actively work towards a more inclusive and equitable society for all.
Awwdi Nigeria
ADVOCACY FOR WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES INITIATIVE CHARGES MEDIA OUTLETS ON CREDIBLE REPORTAGE.
With a proactive approach towards disability inclusion, the advocacy for Women with disabilities Initiative (AWWDI) has called on media outlets to be more conscious and inclusive in their reportage.
The National Coordinator of Advocacy for Women with disabilities initiative (AWWDI) Bilkisu Yakub during a media engagement in Abuja, on Sexual and Reproductive health rights of women and girls with disabilities highlited the importance of media outlets reporting Vital information on issues of persons with disabilities fairly.
Yakub, while speaking on public understanding of disability law and sexual reproductive health rights of women and girls, reiterated for total inclusion and urged for access to various forms of reproductive health services in the country.
Also, the programme manager of Advocacy for Women with disabilities initiative Mr. Kolawole Jayeoba emphasized the crucial role media play on equal representation of Persons with disability reportage.
Some key points to note and understand.
Understanding Disability
• What is Disability?
Definition: A physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities.
Types of Disabilities:
• Physical Disabilities (mobility impairments, blindness, deafness)
Intellectual Disabilities (cognitive challenges, autism spectrum disorders)
Mental Health Disabilities (anxiety, depression, PTSD)
• Invisible Disabilities (chronic pain, autoimmune conditions)
• Key Point: Disability is diverse, and inclusion means covering this full spectrum.Guidelines for Disability-Inclusive Media Coverage
• Guidelines for Inclusive Media Coverage
Use Respectful Language:
• Avoid terms like "handicapped," "crippled," or "victim."
Use person-first language (e.g., "person with a disability") unless advised otherwise by the individual.
Portray Disability Realistically:
Show the variety of experiences
People hardly understand.
Prayer has never failed, just our impatience failing us.
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Highlights
One of our most intriguing episodes on hygiene and your environment.
Highlights
our hygiene and environment episode recently greatly impacted by our special guest, Miracle John (Sarauta Arewa Mina), a talented chef and griller. With her upcoming attempt at the Guinness World Record for the longest Barbecue marathon in 2024, where she plans to grill for 100 hours straight, she emphasized the importance of grilling in a clean environment. She expressed her desire to see more people involved in creating proper butcher houses and professionally grilling in a safe and healthy environment. It was truly a highlight moment for me to witness the passion of our youth in making positive changes for our beloved country, Nigeria.
Miracle John
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World Health Organization (WHO)
Ministry of Environment
Priscilla Kasham Waziri
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Cervical cancer is real. Please 🙏 go for medical checkups.
wife of the Ooni of Ife Olori Temitope Enitan-Ogunwusi Olori Ojaja II, Joke Silver at the NSCC Celebration.
