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Accessible health information and SRHR
DWAI supports access to sexual and reproductive health information and services through sign-language and other accessible formats.
Deaf-led civil society organisation · Nigeria
Advancing the rights and inclusion of Deaf women and girls.
Deaf Women Aloud Initiative (DWAI) works to improve access to health information and services, protection, leadership and public participation for Deaf women and girls in Nigeria.
VOICEDWAIRIGHTS
HEALTH ACCESS
PROTECTION
PARTICIPATION
Kuje · Abuja-FCTSince 2018
RC120111
Registration number
EST.2018
30 October
LEGAL FORMTrustee
Incorporated Trustee
BASEKuje
Abuja-FCT, Nigeria
Mission
Organisational purposeAccessible services, equal rights and full participation.
We work toward a society where Deaf women and girls can access sexual and reproductive health information and services without communication barriers, exclusion or discrimination.
Mission and visionAreas of work
Programme and advocacy priorities
DWAI's public work addresses access to health services, protection, participation, disability-inclusive planning and digital safety.
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Rights, protection and access to justice
Programmes and advocacy address exploitation, gender-based violence, stigma and discrimination, together with access to protection and justice services.
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Leadership and public participation
DWAI promotes the participation of Deaf women and girls in community leadership, public decision-making and civic life.
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Digital safety and rights
Public education addresses online safety, misinformation, privacy and the digital rights of Deaf women and girls.
Current programmes and advocacy
Selected activities
The activities listed here are drawn from DWAI's published programme information and public advocacy records.
Operating approach01
Disability-inclusive healthcare advocacy
Engagement with FCT health stakeholders on communication access, disability data, inclusive planning and maternal and reproductive health services.
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Pad Bank and menstrual health education
Accessible menstrual-health education and the provision of sanitary materials within participating school communities.
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Disability-inclusive health budgeting
Advocacy for local health plans and budgets that address the requirements of Deaf women and girls.
Public resource
SRHR Glossary for Deaf Women and Girls
This not-for-sale reference presents sexual and reproductive health terminology in Nigeria Sign Language for Deaf communities and health professionals.
Open the official glossary (PDF)Organisation information
Leadership, personnel and published work
The following pages provide source-linked information on DWAI's leadership, personnel, technical contributors and programmes.
Founder
Founder and Executive Director
Public profile and cited external references for Hellen Anurika Beyioku-Alase.
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Organisational team
Names and roles published by DWAI across programme, communications, monitoring and administration functions.
View pageResearch
Research and technical resources
Priority areas, working methods and the published contributor record for the SRHR glossary.
View pageProgrammes
Programmes and public resources
A source-linked index of programmes, advocacy engagements and accessible public resources.
View pageContact DWAI
Partnerships and enquiries
Organisations and individuals seeking programme information, technical collaboration or partnership opportunities may contact DWAI by email or telephone.