WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES
NETWORK (WODNET) Aims to improve the rights, safety and well-being Support Now Campaings Women and girls with disabilities have
the right to take
part in all areas of life, Making today feel better Support Now Campaings Network of Women with Disabilities,
organizations and other actors
working for the empowerment of Women
and Girls with Disabilities Making today feel better Support Now Campaings
WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES NETWORK (WODNET)
WODNET is a network of Women with Disabilities, organizations and
other actors working for the empowerment of Women and Girls with
Disabilities in Uganda.

It is estimated that one in five women live with a disability. Women with disabilities experience various types of impairments including physical, psychosocial, intellectual, and sensory conditions that may or may not come with functional limitations. In addition, the diversity of women with disabilities includes those with multiple and intersecting identities across all contexts, such as ethnic, religious, and racial
backgrounds; their status as refugee, migrant, asylum-seeking, and internally displaced women; LGBTIQ+ identity; age; marital status; and living with or being affected by HIV.

As a result of substantively distinct life experiences based on these factors, women and girls with disabilities are often pushed to the extreme margins and experience profound discriminations. This can lead to lower economic and social status; increased risk of violence and abuse, including sexual violence; gender-based discriminatory practices; and limited access to education, health care (including sexual and reproductive health), information, services, justice, as well as civic and political participation.
These barriers hinder their full and effective participation across the humanitarian-development continuum, including during pandemic and in post-conflict and transition settings. WODNET and its members are dedicated to the rights of women with disabilities and are working to achieve their full inclusion in society on an equal basis with others.
Our aim

Our aim

Women with Disabilities Network (WODNET) aims to improve the rights, safety and well-being of everyone that we represent.

Our focus areas

Areas

Leadership and Participation

Women and girls with disabilities have the right to take part in all areas of life, including in politics, work, education and in the community.

Human Rights

‘Human rights’ refers to the basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are entitled, including right to quality of life, freedom of thought and expression, and equality in law.

Employment and Education

Everyone has the right to access education at all levels and to be employed. WODNET believes that accessing employment is fundamental to the enjoyment of other rights

Sexuality and Health

Women and girls with disabilities have the right to access adequate sexual and reproductive healthcare and to make decisions about their own body and relationships.

Our actions

Action
To give voice to and enable equal representation of women with disabilities, WODNET strives to ensure their active participation at all levels.
Giving Women with Disabilities Voice ( )
All actors in the Disability Movement agree that much more can and needs to be done to include women with disabilities in agenda setting, movement building, and funding.
Women with Disabilities as advocates ( )
Women and girls with disabilities often face disproportionately high rates of gender-based violence, sexual abuse, neglect, maltreatment and exploitation.
Addressing violence against Women with Disabilities ( )
You do a wonderful job with those kids that need us so much, and for the people in need all over the globe. I will definitely join you as a volunteer!
Addressing violence against Women with Disabilities ( )

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