Disability
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Bukola Fakunle: From Deafness to Defiance, a Feminist Voice for Disability and Gender Rights
Our featured champion comes with an amiable and disagreeable personality as it gets. Bukola Fakunle (alias MFE) is a local legend of sorts within the Nigerian Deaf community – a strong feminist voice. She holds…
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Emirates Airline Passenger Urge Aviation Minister to Intervene in Flight Discriminatory Practice
Nigerian entrepreneur Arinola Ajeyileka has urged the government and aviation minister to take action against Emirates Airline. Arinola, a passenger who relies on a mobility scooter for her autonomy, shared her ordeal using Emirates Airline…
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Adaobi Chuma-Okeke Advocates for Accessibility and Equal Opportunities on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Commemorating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Adaobi Chuma-Okeke is advocating for accessibility, equal opportunities, safe mobility, and dignity for all Nigerians living with disabilities. Adaobi, a Nguvu Change Leader, shared a poignant video…
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Beyond Performativism: Centering women and girls with disabilities in leadership positions
Today, December 3rd, 2024, marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. While the world celebrates with performative activism under the theme “Amplifying the Leadership of Persons with Disabilities for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future,”…
