Disability Rights & Advocacy

  • Light blue graphic with sparkling particles At the top, there is an icon of a person using a wheelchair moving quickly, next to the words "DRP Initiative" in gray letters. Centered in bold dark blue text is the message: "Happy International Day for Persons with Disabilities" Below that, in smaller gray text: "Fostering disability-inclusive society for advancing social progress" The background has subtle sparkles, with some abstract ribbon and dot designs, giving a celebratory and inclusive feel. I

    DRP Initiative Calls for Honest Action on Disability Inclusion

    4 December, 2025

  • the Initiative for Eradication of Poverty and Empowerment of the Disabled logo

    Enugu Disability Community Reacts as Blind Advocate, Ugwu Victor Clifford, Alleges Unlawful Arrest and Detention

    10 November, 2025

  • "NIGERIA CIVIL SOCIETY SITUATION ROOM In Partnership With CHALLENGED PARENTHOOD INITIATIVE (CPI) IMPROVING INCLUSIVITY AND PARTICIPATION OF WOMEN IN ELECTORAL PROCESS IN KOGI STATE."

    WEEGC Advocates for Safer Elections for Women in Kogi State

    8 November, 2025

  • barrister catherine chi edeh

    Nigeria’s First Deaf Female Lawyer, Catherine Chi Edeh, Honored at Global Women Leadership Conference

    7 November, 2025

  • Picture of a Nigerian mother, Chidimma, and her son

    Mother Recounts How Her Son Developed Cerebral Palsy After Pastor’s Deliverance Session

    6 November, 2025

  • An image of Cathrine Chi Edeh, smiling indoors, posing with one hand on her hip and the other hand making a peace sign. She is wearing glasses, a white blazer with lace sleeves, a black blouse, black shorts, sheer tights, and open-toe tan heels. She has a lanyard with an ID badge around her neck and a light beige handbag hanging from her shoulder. She has curly hair and is standing on a shiny tiled floor, with a light-colored wall in the background.

    Deaf Lawyer, Catherine Edeh, Alleges Harassment at Enugu Government House Gate

    24 October, 2025

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