Disability
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‘Treated as Third-Class Citizens’: The Hidden Struggles of Single Mothers with Disabilities
Visual artist and single mother of three, Olubunmi Oyesanya, was coming back from her teaching job on the night of Feb. 3, 2015, when a franchise of Lagos Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) rammed into her…
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Uche’s Vision: Nigerian Nurse Decries Discrimination, Secures UK Admission
Summary: A Nigerian nurse, Uchechukwu “Uche” Olivia, has raised concerns about accessibility in Nigeria’s education system after she was denied accommodations during an entrance exam due to her visual impairment. She has since secured admission…
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IWD 2026: AAN President Dr Bisi Urges Inclusive Approach to Address Discrimination Against Women and Girls with Disabilities
Summary: To mark International Women’s Day, Bisi Bamishe, president of the Albinism Association of Nigeria, called for more inclusive policies in Nigeria that address the unique discrimination and barriers faced by women and girls with…
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An Invisible Disability: How Medical Neglect of Endometriosis Leaves Women in Despair
When 31-year-old Tinuade Mary was diagnosed with endometriosis, she had a mental breakdown so severe that she became depressed and had to be admitted to the hospital for therapy. The thought of living with the…
