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WHISTLEBLOWING POLICY

At the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), we are committed to fostering a culture of...

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Kenneth Echiche: Building Platforms, Pushing Boundaries in Disability Advocacy

What does it mean to truly advocate for change? For Kenneth Echiche, advocacy transcends mere words; it embodies...

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Clementina Speaks: A Journey of Rights, Resilience, and Representation

In a world where the narratives of individuals with disabilities are often sidelined, Clementina Okon’s journey stands out...

Prominently on the stage is the National President of JONAPWD and a sign language interpreter by his left side. Listening to him is a cross-session of participants at the 2024 COSDIN

REPORT: 2024 CONFERENCE OF STAKEHOLDERS ON DISABILITY INCLUSION IN NIGERIA (COSDIN 1.0)

COSDIN CONFERENCE OF STAKEHOLDERS ON DISABILITY INCLUSION IN NIGERIA (COSDIN 1.0) Theme: Amplifying the voices of young women...

In an office, a blind woman sits confidently at her desk working on a laptop. A colleague praises her contribution, saying, “Her input always brings fresh perspective we are stronger as a team.” A wall poster reads: “Diversity is our strength.”

EPISODE 7, 8, 9: Equal Voices, Equal World

EPISODE 7 Is it really Equality if Career Growth Leaves Behind Persons with Disabilities? Inclusion at work is...

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POLITICAL ECONOMY ANALYSIS (PEA) ON INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN FIVE (5) STATES

We are pleased to share the findings of our Political Economy Analysis (PEA) conducted in five key states...

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Breaking Barriers: Advancing Disability-Inclusive Responses to Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria

A two-day conference on Disability-Inclusive Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Response Systems was convened by the Joint National Association of...

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A Milestone for Inclusion: JONAPWD Hosts First-Ever National Conference of Heads of State Disability Commissions

The inaugural National Conference of Heads of State Disability Commissions has marked a watershed moment in Nigeria’s journey...

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We Can Work Program Trains New Disability Inclusion Facilitators

Last week, the We Can Work program in Nigeria successfully trained the third cohort of Disability Inclusion Facilitators...