Building inclusion in the African Continent: DIWA’s decade of advocacy for women with disabilities

Building inclusion in the African Continent: DIWA’s decade of advocacy for women with disabilities

For the past ten years, Disabled Women in Africa (DIWA) has been advocating for the rights of girls and women with disabilities across the continent. From expanding its network to strengthening its advocacy, DIWA has slowly grown into a powerful voice for inclusion and gender equality. We spoke with Ruth Mkutumula, Executive Director of DIWA, about the organization’s journey, the challenges along the way, and the critical role of partnerships, i…