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CHILD AND VULNERABLE ADULT SAFEGUARDING POLICY

The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) has established a comprehensive Child and Vulnerable Adult Safeguarding...

A man with a physical disability works at a small workshop, using tools to craft or repair a wooden item on a workbench. A crutch is visible behind him, along with various tools and materials.

Building Opportunity Through Entrepreneurship: Adiko Musa’s Journey from Shoemaking to Leadership

When Adiko Musa obtained a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science, he envisioned a future in the healthcare sector....

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From Conversations to Coalitions: How Rights in Action Is Re-Engineering Disability Advocacy in Nigeria

For advocacy to influence public policy, it must evolve beyond awareness campaigns into a disciplined process of generating...

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Sustainable Disability Inclusion: Systems Change, Rights-Based Advocacy, and Sustainable Governance (Rights in Action)

For sustainable disability inclusion to become a reality, advocacy must move beyond awareness campaigns and evolve into a...

JONAPWD Takes Inclusive Education to Six States: A School Accessibility Campaign in Edo, Sokoto, FCT, Osun, Oyo and Plateau

The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) has completed a school accessibility project across six states,...

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From Knowledge to Action: Five Powerful Lessons from JONAPWD’s RIA Advocacy Training for Self-Advocates

Last week, the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), through the RIA Project and with the...

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From Exclusion to Influence: How Elizabeth Adams is Driving Disability Inclusion Across Africa

When Elizabeth Adams began her journey as an educator in Nigeria, she was not seen for her skills...

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JONAPWD and NAPTIP Sign Landmark MoU to Strengthen Disability-Inclusive Protection and GBV Response Systems in Nigeria

The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) is pleased to announce the signing of a landmark...

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Strengthening Disability-Inclusive Social Protection in Nigeria: Advancing Inclusion Through Capacity Building and Policy Reform

As part of the Inclusive Social Protection Project, the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) recently...

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Sport, Inclusion and Diplomacy: JONAPWD at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Diplomatic Football Tournament

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Diplomatic Football Tournament hosted by the High Commission of Canada in Nigeria in...