According to the world disability report, more than 25million Nigerians with disabilities and nearly half of them are women.
Stakeholders and duty bearers have been urged to be committed to the sexual reproductive and health rights of the such females living with disability, to give them a sense of belonging in the society.
In 2018 PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari assented to the Discrimination Against Persons with disabilities (Prohibition) Act,
The law guarantees their rights and privileges to critical services as well as prohibits all forms of discrimination and imposes fines and jail terms for any violation ranging from 100,000, 1 million naira and Six Months imprisonment.
But findings from a survey conducted on 18 women ln and girls living with disabilities in Lagos Edo and the FCT show that discrimination against these were women persists as their sexual reproductive and health rights are being neglected.
The advocacy for women with disabilities initiative says personnel and institutions should show empathy with them and ensure existing services are proved to ensure their inclusivity and empowerment
Amidst efforts to support such women and build their confidence they are also urged to be informed and embrace opportunities around them.
