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Landmark Amicus Curiae Brief Filed in Beatriz vs. El Salvador Case before I/A Court H.R.

Posted: 2023-05-23 15:03:00

New amicus curiae brief before the I/A Court H.R. The Latin American Team of Justice and Gender (ELA) and Women Enabled International (WEI) submit an amicus curiae brief * on the case Beatriz vs. El Salvador before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (I/A Court H.R.). The brief stresses that States have an obligation to […]

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A Call for Feminist Action on Global Accessibility Awareness Day

Posted: 2023-05-18 15:33:39

Women Enabled International is proud to be a leader of the Generation Equality Action Coalition on Feminist Movements and Leadership, and in that role and beyond, to advocate for strong and sustainable feminist movements and participation and leadership at all levels worldwide. We celebrate the pivotal place that feminists with disabilities—who account for nearly 1 […]

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WEI Newsletter: Note from our Executive Director

Posted: 2023-05-03 16:59:27

Dear Community, My first six months as Executive Director of Women Enabled International have been incredible. I am so grateful to our global community for warmly welcoming me and being so generous in sharing your time and expertise to help me acclimate to my new role. One thing I was happy to learn, as I […]

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Remembering Judy Heumann

Posted: 2023-03-08 21:37:29

We at Women Enabled International are mourning the loss of Judith “Judy” Heumann, the Mother of the disability rights movement, who passed away March 4, 2023.  Her unwavering commitment to advancing human rights was immeasurable, and her passing has left a deep impact on all of us, both personally and professionally. It is an honor […]

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Say “Hi” to WEI at CSW67

Posted: 2023-03-02 16:27:21

Are you attending the 67th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW67) from March 6-17, 2023? If so, come say “hi” to WEI! Women Enabled International (WEI) will host and participate in various events, meetings, and social media campaigns during CSW67. In line with the theme of this year’s gathering, our engagement […]

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