Women Enabled International

We recently collaborated with @womenenabled.bsky.social to create “Activists From Strength.” This report, now available in Arabic & Russian, isn't just data; it's the voices of activists from the Middle East, Central Asia, & Eastern Europe demanding change. urgentactionfund.org/publications/

Leading our own liberation: WEI's 2024 Annual Report - Women Enabled International With the spotlight on: resilience, innovation, and impact, Women, girls, and gender-diverse people are continuing to forge new paths for disability justice and building movements in service of our col...

¡Los logros más importantes de WEI durante el 2024 ya están disponibles! Lee nuestro reporte mientras celebramos la resiliencia y el impacto de nuestra comunidad. 2024 fue un año de transformación. Lee la versión en español acá: womenenabled.org/reports/lead...

Our 2024 greatest hits are OUT! We celebrate a year of resilience and impact, where we worked with our community to uphold the rights of women, girls and gender diverse people w/ disabilities, and disrupted spaces with our activism. 2024 was a transformative year. womenenabled.org/reports/lead...

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Ahead of tomorrow's #UNSC Open Debate on conflict-related sexual violence, we remind Member States that protection of women's rights and women's participation in all conflicts and crises is essential, not just to end #CRSV, but to achieve peace.

Read our full recs here: wps.ngo/MAP08-2025

Action for Palestine - Women Enabled International Palestine Action Palestinian Liberation is Disability Justice. We, as part of the global disability community, express our grave concerns at the ongoing state-sponsored genocide against the people of ...

We demand an immediate and permanent ceasefire, and for Israel to be held accountable for its actions.
Read the full statement and the submission here womenenabled.org/news/action-...
 
To learn more about disability communities’ support for Palestine here: www.breakingthesilenceongaza.org

This statement was read out before the CRPD Committee, highlighting the mass disabling crisis, the denial of essential services, and the effects of forced starvation. We demand an immediate and permanent ceasefire, and for Israel to be held accountable for its actions.

Action for Palestine - Women Enabled International Palestine Action Palestinian Liberation is Disability Justice. We, as part of the global disability community, express our grave concerns at the ongoing state-sponsored genocide against the people of ...

Palestinian Liberation is Disability Justice. In August, 41 OPDs and 17 activists came together to provide a submission to the CRPD on the situation of women, girls and gender-diverse people with disabilities in the Occupied Palestinian Territory of Gaza and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem.

Action for Palestine - Women Enabled International Palestine Action Palestinian Liberation is Disability Justice. We, as part of the global disability community, express our grave concerns at the ongoing state-sponsored genocide against the people of ...

This statement was read out before the CRPD Committee, highlighting the mass disabling crisis, the denial of essential services, and the effects of forced starvation. We demand an immediate and permanent ceasefire, and for Israel to be held accountable for its actions.

‘Everyday, more rights are threatened’: New research reveals impact of funding cuts on feminist disability activists  - Alliance magazine Recent research has revealed the impact of U.S. and global funding rollbacks for gender and disability work. The findings paint a bleak picture, not only for women with disabilities, but for democracy...

Great to see the #FairerFunding campaign featured by @womenenabled.bsky.social in Alliance Magazine, calling for flexible funding for feminist disability activists.

Let’s keep pushing for funding led by lived experience.

Read more: shorturl.at/OXOj9

#DisabilityJustice

Graphic promoting an event titled 'Resourcing the Gender and Disability Justice Movement in the Middle East and Eastern Europe' scheduled for April 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST. Photos of the three speakers are displayed: Amal Cherif, Zakaria Nasser, and Magdalena Szarota. The workshop will be moderated by Elsa Saade from Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism and Virginia Ossana from Women Enabled International. Logos for Urgent Action Fund and Women Enabled International are included at the bottom.

#ICYMI: Urgent Action Fund & Women Enabled International launched “Activists From Strength,” an interactive report on funding disability & gender justice in the Middle East, Central Asia & Eastern Europe.

Join us April 8 to build inclusive activism and solidarity!

Register: bit.ly/41ifIey

A graphic with a purple background and a white rectangular box outlined in coral. The text in bold, black font reads: 'Activists From Strength: What You Need to Know to Be a Disability and Gender-Inclusive Funder.' Below the text are two logos: one for the Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism and one for Women Enabled International.

Funders, the report that will change how you fund disability justice is HERE!

"Activists From Strength: What You Need to Know to be a Disability and Gender-Inclusive Funder," co-authored by @urgentactionfund.bsky.social and @womenenabled.bsky.social is live!

womenenabled.org/reports/acti...

A torn paper effect reveals a coral background with bold white text: "COMING SOON." Below, black text reads, "The report that will change how you support disability justice in the Global South and beyond is almost here!" The Women Enabled International and Urgent Action Fund logos are at the bottom.

🚀 Tomorrow, @urgentactionfund.bsky.social & Women Enabled are launching an important resource that amplifies the voices of disability rights activists in the Middle East, Central Asia, & Eastern Europe to provide actionable recommendations for funders.

Trust us, you won't want to miss this!

A digital graphic design flyer for the Third Global Symposium on Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV), a hybrid event taking place on March 6-7, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET in New York and online. The design features a light purple background with orange and black accents. The event title is displayed in bold white text on an orange background. In the top right corner, there is a slogan: “Making all spaces safe.” Below the event details, there is a QR code labeled "Register Here" for registration. The flyer includes logos from UNFPA, the Government of Canada, and the Association for Progressive Communications (APC) at the bottom. On the left side, there is a pixelated image of a person with red hair wearing a red top, framed by orange brackets, symbolizing digital surveillance or privacy concerns. Additionally, there is a small illustration of a glowing lightbulb.

Register to join the #TFGBVSymposium25 🌍
Hosted by @unfpa.bsky.social ,@canadadev.bsky.social and @apc.org , this global platform will bring together experts and advocates driving a safer digital future for all 💻✨

📅 6-7 March 2025
📍 NYC & Online
🔗 Register now: forms.gle/46SXBYfjcQvy...

Un gráfico con fondo morado y texto en negro que lee: Ayúdanos a entender el impacto de la situación política y financiera actual para quienes trabajan temas de género y discapacidad. Abajo hay un botón morado que dice: ¡Contesta nuestras 5 preguntas! Debajo está un código QR, seguido de la leyenda: ¡La encuesta está abierta hasta el 15 de marzo! Hasta abajo está una ilustración de un grupo de gente diversa, incluyendo personas con discapacidades. El logo de Women Enabled International está en la esquina inferior izquierda.

Contesta 5 preguntas y ayúdanos a entender el impacto de la situación política y financiera actual en el trabajo en temas de #género y #discapacidad. Tus respuestas nos permitirán diseñar recomendaciones que apoyen este trabajo. Hasta el 15/3. Usa el código QR o el enlace: bit.ly/WEISurvey2025

ID: A graphic with a purple background and black text that reads, "Help us understand the impact of the current political and financial situation on gender and disability rights." Below, a purple button says, "Take our 5 question survey!" A QR code is placed underneath, with text stating, "Responses accepted until March 15, 2025!" At the bottom, there is an illustration of a diverse group of people, including individuals with disabilities. The Women Enabled International logo is in the lower-left corner.

Take our 5 question survey and help us understand the impact of the current political & financial situation on gender & #disabilityrights. Responses will help design recommendations to better support #gender & #disabilityjustice work. Open until 3/15! Scan QR code or click here: bit.ly/WEISurvey2025

At @womenenabled.bsky.social we’re hiring for our Advocacy and Accountability team! See all the details below!

¡Estamos contratando! Oficial de Programas de Incidencia, Senior. Tiempo completo, remoto. $70,000 USD ajustado a tu zona geográfica y experiencia. Aplica acá: bit.ly/WEI_Senior_P... #OportunidadesDeTrabajo #TrabajoONG

Black and white photo against a purple background with texture. Below the photo the text reads: We’re Hiring! Senior Program Officer, Advocacy and Accountability, Apply by:February 26, 2025. The photo shows a woman from WEI's staff in a march raising her arm.

Foto en blanco y negro sobre fondo morado con textura y se lee: ¡Estamos contratando! Estamos buscando a une Oficial de Programas de Incidencia, Senior, aplica antes del 26 de febrero de 2025. La foto en blanco y negro muestra a una mujer del staff de WEI marchando con el brazo en alto.

We're Hiring! ¡Estamos contratando! Senior Program Officer, Advocacy & Accountability. Full-time, remote. Salary starts at $70,000 USD adjusted based on experience and location. Start by April 2025. Apply here: bit.ly/WEI_Senior_P... (Español en el siguiente mensaje) #JobOpportunities #NonProfitJob

ID: La mitad de la imagen es un gráfico con el botón de apagado y las palabras: Tomamos tiempo para el descanso radical. Abajo se lee: Regresamos el 6 de enero de 2025, seguido por el logo de WEI. A la derecha está una imagen donde hay dos mujeres que son parte del staff de Women Enabled, haciendo un corazón con sus manos.

¡Logramos muchísimo este año! Estuvimos presentes en muchos espacios, alzamos la voz y empujamos por la justicia de género y de la discapacidad. Ahora es tiempo de descanso radical. Nos estamos tomando un descanso y estaremos de regreso el 6 de enero, listas para continuar luchando en 2025.

Half of the image is a graphic of an off button + the words: "We're Engaging in Radical Rest" Below that is "We'll be back on January 6th, 2025!, followed by the WEI logo. To the right side of the image is an image showing 2 women enabled staff members making a heart symbol with their hands.

This year, we accomplished so much together—showing up, speaking out, and driving change for gender & disability justice. Now it’s time for radical rest. WEI is taking a break & will be back on Jan 6, ready to keep up the fight in 2025. See you soon! 💜

Black and white image of WEI staff at annual retreat. Staff is smiling. Photo is places against a purple backgroung and reads: We're hiring! Senior Communications Officer to amplify WEI's mission at the intersection of gender and disability. Apply by January 19, 2025.

We’re Hiring! WEI is looking for a Senior Communications Officer! Be part of advancing human rights at the intersection of gender & disability.
Full-time | Remote | Starting at $80,000 (depends on location)
Apply now: bit.ly/WEISeniorCom....
#NowHiring #CommunicationsJobs RT please!

Image with purple background that has text that reads: we’re hiring. We are looking for an awesome communications professional with experience imagining and creating content that is intuitive, accessible, and engaging!

We’re hiring! If you are a #Communications professional with a talent for creative and accessible content, check this position at Women Enabled! womenenabled.org/now-hiring-s... #JobAlert #JobOpportunity #NowHiring Reshare please!

Like my colleague Virginia said yesterday at our event: “We don’t want charity, we want resources. We are very strong and we want donors’ money, not their pity.” So this #GivingTuesday and on #IDPD, support the work of women with disabilities because, honestly, we are doing pretty incredible work!

🌍 💜 This year’s theme highlights the power of feminist leaders with disabilities. Let’s ensure they have the tools to create change!

💜 On #GivingTuesday, invest in equity & leadership: bit.ly/WomenEnabled...
#IDPD2024 #LeadershipForInclusion

¡Tamos ready! ¡Vengan a mover el bote con nosotres y a celebrar por adelantado el International Day of Persons with Disabilities! #IDPD #AquelarreFeminista #16DaysofActivisim2024 #AWIDForum2024 Celebrate community, joy, and solidarity with dance & music! 💃 All are welcome!

We arrived to Bangkok for #AWIDForum2024! See our main events here! Join us on Monday to celebrate the eve of #IDPwD (International day of persons with disabilities) with an aquelarre/revelry! #IDPD #DisabilityAwareness

Women with disabilities face higher rates of physical, sexual, and emotional violence, often compounded by barriers to justice, inaccessible support services, and harmful stereotypes.

For more powerful insights explore our fact sheet:
bit.ly/GBVFactSheet

✊ Today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we amplify the voices of women with disabilities who are disproportionately affected by gender-based violence. We can #EndVAW and build a more inclusive, equitable world.

WEI is going to #AWIDForum2024 in Bangkok! A powerful gathering of feminist leaders driving change worldwide. Together, we’ll work to weave a vision into a future of justice, equality, and bold transformation that is inclusive of women, girls, and gender-diverse people with disabilities!