SWIDA Ghana, in partnership with ToLEC Ghana, engaged with members of the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) community to better understand their level of awareness on SGBV-related issues, as well as their use of safe spaces, and the challenges they face in reporting and accessing support.
As part of engagement, SWIDA Ghana also introduced newly launched safe spaces, created to enhance rapid response to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) cases.
The participants reported no physical accessibility barriers, indicating a significant step forward in consolidating the gains made.
However, important concerns were raised about the need for:
Continued education and awareness
Reducing stigma
Strengthening the legal and justice system
These are crucial to ensuring equal protection and dignity for all.
Let’s keep working together to build inclusive, supportive, and safe communities. When everyone is seen, heard, and respected regardless of ability, we all thrive.
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