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Disability Advocacy Organizations Condemn Ableist Attacks on Access to Health Care for Transgender People
Posted: 2025-03-28 21:48:22
Transgender people with disabilities are an integral part of the disability community. Trans people are more likely to have a disability than cisgender people: For example, the 2015 U.S. Transgender Survey found that 39% of respondents reported a disability, as compared to 15% of the general U.S. population.[1] Like all disabled people, trans disabled people […]
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A Legacy of Generosity: Honoring Elaine Nonneman
Posted: 2025-02-18 22:01:09
Haga clic aquí para leer en español Women Enabled International would like to honor the extraordinary life and legacy of Elaine Nonneman, whose unwavering support for nearly a decade has profoundly shaped WEI. Through her personal contributions and the dedication of the Channel Foundation, Elaine championed our mission to amplify the voices of women and […]
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“We need to keep pushing for the mainstreaming of disability…”
Posted: 2025-02-18 20:52:32
Haga clic aquí para leer en español Q&A with Virginia Ossana, Senior Program Officer, Movement and Capacity Strengthening at WEI, who served as liaison with AWID Forum, and member of the AWID Accessibility Committee. Q: Tell us about your role at WEI? Well, I do a lot of different things. For instance, I recently completed […]
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2023 Annual Report
Posted: 2024-11-15 19:57:54
Leadership Message Dear friend, 2023 was a transformational year for Women Enabled International. This report highlights pivotal moments in our work and provides a preview of what’s next for us as the only global organization dedicated to advancing rights at the intersection of gender and disability. In her first full year as Executive Director, Maryangel […]
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Help Us Advocate for Better Abortion Care for All Disabled Americans
Posted: 2024-05-07 12:40:27
Calling all members of the disability community! Your experiences matter, especially when it comes to accessing abortion services. The Disability and Abortion Access Survey is here to gather your insights on what’s working and how services can be improved. The Disability and Abortion Access Survey asks people with disabilities about their experiences getting abortion services. […]
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