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Women Enabled International
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Advancing human rights at the intersection of gender & disability worldwide! New strategic plan is out!
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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/
October 8, 2025 at 10:01 AM
womenenabled.bsky.social
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...
September 16, 2025 at 4:23 PM
womenenabled.bsky.social
Have you signed yet?
ngowgwps.bsky.social NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security @ngowgwps.bsky.social · Sep 15
This October marks 25 years of the #WPS agenda. The best way to celebrate? By taking action to ensure its future.

Join us in telling Member States it's time to act to defend the values of the WPS agenda: wps.ngo/sign
September 15, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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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
August 18, 2025 at 3:46 PM
womenenabled.bsky.social
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 ...
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September 9, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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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
‘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...
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August 5, 2025 at 1:57 PM
womenenabled.bsky.social
#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
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.
March 19, 2025 at 7:46 PM
womenenabled.bsky.social
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 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.
March 5, 2025 at 1:44 PM
womenenabled.bsky.social
🚀 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 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.
March 3, 2025 at 12:47 PM
womenenabled.bsky.social
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...
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.
February 26, 2025 at 10:56 AM
womenenabled.bsky.social
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
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.
February 24, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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At @womenenabled.bsky.social we’re hiring for our Advocacy and Accountability team! See all the details below!
womenenabled.bsky.social Women Enabled International @womenenabled.bsky.social · Feb 6
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
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.
February 6, 2025 at 7:42 PM
womenenabled.bsky.social
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
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.
February 6, 2025 at 7:38 PM
womenenabled.bsky.social
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! 💜
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.
December 21, 2024 at 12:34 AM
womenenabled.bsky.social
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!
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.
December 20, 2024 at 6:31 PM
womenenabled.bsky.social
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!
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December 20, 2024 at 12:55 AM
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marcemars.bsky.social
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!
womenenabled.bsky.social Women Enabled International @womenenabled.bsky.social · Dec 4
🌍 💜 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
December 4, 2024 at 3:56 AM
womenenabled.bsky.social
🌍 💜 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
December 4, 2024 at 3:51 AM
womenenabled.bsky.social
¡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!
December 2, 2024 at 4:20 AM
womenenabled.bsky.social
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
November 30, 2024 at 12:21 PM
womenenabled.bsky.social
✊ 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.
November 26, 2024 at 4:49 AM
womenenabled.bsky.social

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!
November 19, 2024 at 6:05 PM
womenenabled.bsky.social
In uncertain times our commitment only grows stronger!
Our retreat was a powerful opportunity to connect & strategize. We honed our new strategic plan, reinforcing our commitment to building an inclusive & feminist future. In the face of hate, we continue to work! youtu.be/o4JV04dqYU4?...
Women Enabled International Organizational Retreat and Strategic Planning 2024
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November 13, 2024 at 6:34 PM