Africa – DSROI Platform

Gender and Sexuality in Uganda beyond Survival

This presentation explores the intersections of gender, sexuality, and disability in Uganda, set against the backdrop of increasing political hostility and social repression. The speaker unpacks the devastating effects of the Anti-Homosexuality Act of 2023, particularly its impact on LGBTQ+ individuals living at the margins: those also navigating poverty, displacement, and disability. Framing the discussion […]

Rose Resiato on Indigenous Women with Disabilities

In this powerful testimony, Rose Resiato, a 36-year-old Maasai woman from Kajiado County, Kenya, shares her lived experience as an indigenous woman with a disability. She speaks about the layered challenges faced by Maasai women—especially those with disabilities—in navigating rigid gender roles, inaccessibility to education, exclusion from decision-making, and deeply entrenched cultural taboos around sexuality. […]

Fatima Kalima on the Forum for the Development of Youth with Disabilities

Fatima Kalima, founder of the Forum for the Development of Youth with Disabilities in Malawi, shares her inspiring journey of turning personal challenges into community empowerment. She discusses educational and digital inclusion efforts, as well as collaborative work with ministries and international donors to uplift youth with disabilities.

Disability and Sexuality in Kenya: In Conversation with Women Spaces Africa

This interview, conducted by Lilian Kivuti, explores the challenges that persons with disabilities face in Kenya when accessing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) services. Jumai Imainata, a disability and LGBTQ rights advocate, discusses issues such as physical inaccessibility in healthcare facilities, negative attitudes of healthcare providers, discrimination, and the lack of legal capacity […]

Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights and disability in Kenya

Liliane Kifuti, co-founder of Women Spaces Africa, shares a powerful account of the systemic barriers faced by girls and women with disabilities—especially queer women—in accessing sexual and reproductive health services in Kenya. She highlights challenges such as stigmatization by healthcare providers, societal discrimination, and violence against queer disabled individuals. Learn more about Women Spaces Africa […]

On deinstitutionalization: In Conversation with Robinah Alambuya

Robinah Alambuya, an advocate for people with psychosocial disabilities, shares her personal experiences as a woman living with a psychosocial disability in Uganda. She discusses the challenges faced within institutional settings, the impact of limited support, and the importance of community and family networks. Alambuya highlights various forms of confinement, including psychiatric institutions, family restrictions, […]

Cross-movement cooperation for CEDAW Advocacy between organization of Women with Disabilities and Young Women in Rwanda

This advocacy initiative taken under Women Gaining Ground Consortium highlights the efforts of Rwandan organizations, including the National Association of Deaf Women and Hope for Single Mothers with Disability, to amplify the voices of women and girls with disabilities. It outlines barriers in political representation, access to sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR), and education. […]

Interconnectedness of struggles centering disability justice: Interview with Tai Salih

In this video, Tai connects global genocides with systemic oppression like colonialism, ableism, and capitalism. Tai advocates for collective liberation by addressing root causes of oppression and understanding the interconnectedness of social justice movements. Highlighting mass disabling events in conflict zones and the complicity of Western powers, the discussion calls for solidarity, resistance, and sustainable […]

Women Spaces Africa – Short Documentary on SHRH and disability in Kenya

The “Women Spaces Africa” short documentary highlights the challenges faced by women with disabilities and queer persons in Kenya, particularly around accessing sexual and reproductive health services. It features personal testimonies that reveal widespread stigmatization, discrimination by healthcare providers, lack of informed consent, and societal barriers based on gender, disability, and sexuality. The documentary calls […]

Deaf Women Included: Documentary on GBV

This documentary focuses on the work of the Deaf Women Included organization, which addresses issues such as gender-based violence, sexual and reproductive health rights, and the empowerment of women with disabilities. It highlights the challenges faced by women with disabilities in accessing essential services, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out more about Deaf Women […]

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