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Summary
Naija Feminists Media (NFM) and BO News Service have joined forces to amplify the representation of women with disabilities in the media.
Naija Feminists Media (NFM) has partnered with BONews Service to amplify the voices of women with disabilities in the media. This partnership is focused on ensuring fair and accurate representation of women with disabilities, whose stories are often overlooked in mainstream media.
BONews Service, an online news platform that focuses on women, persons with disabilities, and children, is under the umbrella of the NGO BO Foundation for Inclusive Media (BOFIM). The Foundation’s objectives align with NFM’s commitment to covering women’s stories and promoting an equitable representation of women in all spheres of society.
In Nigerian media, women with disabilities are significantly underrepresented, and when they are featured, their experiences are often misrepresented or overshadowed by stereotypes. According to research, women with disabilities are marginalised, stereotyped, and stigmatised under the combined influence of ableism and sexism.
This partnership between NFM and BO News aims to change that narrative. Through content sharing and cross-publishing, both organisations will bring the stories of women with disabilities to the forefront.
“Women with disabilities matter. As such, their lived experiences and stories must be amplified, which is the essence of our partnership with BO News,” Nkechi Igwebuike, NFM’s Project and Partnerships Officer, stated.
While speaking on the collaboration, Blessing Oladunjoye, Publisher of BONews Service and the Executive Director of BOFIM, highlighted that disability issues are not adequately reported in the media, and when they are, they do not take cognisance of the human rights approach to disability reporting.
“This partnership will help to improve women’s representation in the media, specifically women with disabilities. This collaboration will not only elevate the visibility of women with disabilities but also challenge societal norms that often marginalise them, creating space for their stories to inspire change and foster greater inclusion in Nigerian society,” she said.
