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Accelerating opportunities for women with disabilities

Stereotypes often portray women with disabilities as incapable, limiting their participation in leadership, entrepreneurship and political engagement.

By Deborah Tigere Apr. 4, 2025

Accelerating opportunities for women with disabilities

Disability: Inclusive classrooms, brighter futures

Children with physical disabilities often face unique challenges in the classroom, from navigating physical barriers to overcoming social stigma.

By Elizabeth “bessie” Masiya Mar. 22, 2025

Disability: Inclusive classrooms, brighter futures

PWDs decry marginalisation, stigmatisation

There were indications that with 9,2% of the population living with disabilities, according to the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency 2020, the challenges are vast.

By Sharon Sibindi Oct. 16, 2024

PWDs decry marginalisation, stigmatisation

Binga PWDs, elderly plead for solutions to water crisis

This comes as villagers from Pashu area in Binga are walking over 4km to fetch water, with some digging holes along riverbeds in search of the precious liquid.

By Margaret Lubinda Oct. 9, 2024

Binga PWDs, elderly plead for solutions to water crisis

Raw sewage floods PWD centre in Byo

The sewage, according to the organisation, is posing a health hazard to people who visit the premises.

By Margaret Lubinda Oct. 4, 2024

New Bill a giant step towards protecting PWDs rights: Govt

Speaking during the second reading of the Bill in Parliament last week, Dinha said the proposed legislation prioritises the individual over their disability.

By Harriet Chikandiwa Sep. 10, 2024

New Bill a giant step towards protecting PWDs rights: Govt

Insurance cover: PWDs bemoans exclusion

Ambassador at African Union Disability Council Nyasha Nhau said the Constitution of Zimbabwe and the National Disability Policy spoke about ensuring equal opportunities for PWDs.

By Nhau Mangirazi Sep. 4, 2024

Streamlining migration, climate change to policy frameworks

Further, it has been noted that women and girls, along with other vulnerable groups such as persons with disabilities (PWDs) are disproportionately affected by such threats.

By Ronald Zvendiya Jul. 12, 2024