The Beyond Limit Initiative for Women and Girls with Disabilities has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the rights and inclusion of women with disabilities, urging stakeholders to move from advocacy to concrete action.
In a statement issued on Sunday to commemorate International Women’s Day 2026, the organisation said achieving gender equality requires deliberate policies that prioritise the rights, safety and economic empowerment of women and girls with disabilities.
The statement, signed by the Executive Director of the initiative, Mrs Oluwatomisin Adeyefa Olatayo, was released under the theme, “Count Us In: Breaking Barriers, Beyond Limit.”
According to the organisation, women with disabilities continue to face “double discrimination” arising from gender bias and ableism, which often limits their access to opportunities and participation in society.
It said addressing the barriers required structured interventions across key areas, including economic empowerment, protection from violence, inclusive governance and access to healthcare.
The initiative said it remained committed to promoting socio-economic empowerment by creating sustainable pathways for women with disabilities to access vocational training, financial literacy and equitable employment opportunities.
It also stressed the need to strengthen protection against gender-based violence, noting that women and girls with disabilities often face higher risks of abuse and exploitation.
The organisation called for accessible justice systems and specialised support mechanisms, including measures to improve digital safety.
On governance and policy advocacy, the initiative urged government institutions and the private sector to adopt inclusive frameworks that ensure the participation of women with disabilities in decision-making processes.
It emphasised the principle of “Nothing About Us Without Us,” stressing that policies affecting persons with disabilities must include their direct input.
The statement further highlighted the importance of reproductive justice and access to healthcare, calling for accessible health information and the protection of the reproductive rights of women with disabilities.
“International Women’s Day is a reminder that our mission is to ensure that the environment, not the individual, is what changes,” the Executive Director said.“
Our goal is to build a society where the potential of every girl and woman with a disability is recognised as a fundamental asset to our collective progress.
“We are not just breaking barriers; we are building a future that is truly beyond limit,” she added.
The organisation called on community leaders, development partners and other stakeholders to go beyond symbolic celebrations and commit to measurable actions that promote the full inclusion of women and girls with disabilities.
The Beyond Limit Initiative for Women and Girls with Disabilities is a non-governmental organisation based in Ogun State, focused on advocacy, capacity building and interventions that promote education, economic independence and social protection for women and girls with disabilities.
