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AbleRise Africa is an NGO by and for persons with disabilities. We endeavor to be the leading champion of human rights for youth and women with disabilities.

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If a court has an accessible building with ramps and allocated parking spaces for persons with disabilities, does this ensure access to justice for persons with disabilities? For many women and girls with disabilities, harmful stereotypes continue to influence how they are treated when seeking justice. Their credibility is often questioned, while the reasonable accommodations needed for equal participation in legal processes are frequently overlooked. In partnership with International Commission of Jurists (@icj_org )we are convening justice actors, Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), civil society organizations, and legal practitioners to strengthen understanding of disability rights, gender equality, and access to justice while creating space for dialogue between communities and justice institutions. Through the shared learnings and evidence-based discussions, the workshops aim to support an accessible justice system that considers all the components and not just infrastructural accessibility. #AccessToJustice #WomenAndGirls
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This week, @AbleRise Africa joined a powerful workshop on Access to Justice for Women with Disabilities organized by @ICJKenya and @UDPKenya. The session brought together CSOs, lawyers, and OPDs from across regions to spotlight disability barriers to justice and solutions.
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This was a call to action - That access to#justice must extend to all persons with disabilities. A reason we remain committed to championing rights, amplifying voices, and building #inclusive systems that leave no one behind. 🌍♿
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It's World Menstrual Hygiene Day!💃 Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld A world for everyone, everywhere, and without barriers. @jmwen
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Our CEO @JMwendek will be attending the InABLE INCLUSIVE AFRICA CONFERENCE 2026 by InABLE by @inable, from June 2nd-4th, 2026, at the JW Marriott, Nairobi, Kenya. This year's heme is "Accelerating Digital Accessibility and AI Solutions." #Accessibility #AI #Kenya @MastercardFdn
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Nothing about us without us! ✊ We're proud to contribute to Kenya’s shadow report on #MaputoProtocol. We’re ensuring the lived realities of women and girls with disabilities reach the AU to turn human rights promises into real action. 🇰🇪♿✨ @UDPKenya ableriseafricas.blogspot.com…
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Nothing about us without us! ✊ We're proud to contribute to Kenya’s shadow report on #MaputoProtocol. We’re ensuring the lived realities of women and girls with disabilities reach the AU to turn human rights promises into real action. 🇰🇪♿✨ @UDPKenya ableriseafricas.blogspot.com…
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A two-day training on Strengthening Digital Resilience for CSOs, HRDs, Journalists, and Content Creators is currently underway in Nakuru. The workshop is hosted by @KICTANet in collaboration with the Bloggers Association of Kenya (@BakeKenya ), @UNESCO, and @Internews Theme👉🏾 Advancing digital rights and governance in the age of AI and elections With increasing concerns around misinformation, online safety, and digital governance, this workshop is equipping CSOs, journalists, and content creators with the tools to navigate today’s evolving digital landscape @FECoMo_Kenya #KenSafeSpace
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At the Strengthening Digital Resilience for CSOs, HRDs, Journalists, and Content Creators Workshop in Nakuru, participants explored this critical concept to help them create and share content responsibly online. 🔴 Misinformation —false or inaccurate information shared by someone who genuinely believes it to be true. 🔵 Disinformation — deliberately false information, crafted and spread specifically to manipulate. 🟣 Malinformation — based on truth but taken out of context or exaggerated to mislead. All three circulate on the same platforms and can cause real harm. Understanding these distinctions helps participants decide how to respond responsibly @KICTANet @BakeKenya @Internews @UNESCO @FECoMo_Kenya #KenSafeSpace
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Pleased to be hosting CSOs, HRDs, Journalists and Content Creators in Nakuru for an intensive 2-day training on strengthening digital resilience @KICTANet @Internews @UNESCO @FECoMo_Kenya #KenSafeSpace
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Mr. Nic Nyakundi @NicNyakundi from @KICTANet opened the digital resilience workshop in Nakuru with an introduction to key themes around online threats and the evolving social media landscape. The session set the foundation for discussions on how digital actors can better navigate risks while staying effective and responsible in today’s online space. @KICTANet @BakeKenya @Internews @UNESCO @FECoMo_Kenya #KenSafeSpace
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We celebrate our 💚 #CPQueen @JMwendek for her dedicated works advocating for #disabilityinclusion, women, youths, and Cerebral Palsy Awareness. In this month of Cerebral Palsy Awareness we say thank you for all you are doing for the disability community. 🥳🎉
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This week we are in Nakuru City: Strengthening Digital Resilience for CSOs, HRDs, Journalists and Content Creators @KICTANet @Internews @UNESCO @BakeKenya #KenSafeSpace
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Grateful! Spend the week in Eldoret City strengthening the digital resilience of human rights defenders and CBOs. Thanks to @KICTANet's #KenSafeSpace. Best info exchange so far👏
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To every woman with disability, you are unstoppable! #HappyInternationalWomensDay Your courage, creativity, & resilience turn every challenge into a doorway for possibilities Your voice and presence matters Your future is limitless You are the movement! 🌍 #IWD #IAmUnstoppable
YES! We are UNSTOPPABLE 😊
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YES! We are UNSTOPPABLE 😊
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Safety Tips During Floods from the @KenyaRedCross ⛑️ 🔸Always evacuate to higher ground and turn off electricity if your house is flooded. 🔸Just 6 inches of water can knock you down, 1 foot can sweep your car away. 🔸Avoid flooded bridges and stay updated with local news. 🚨
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Safety Tips During Floods from the @KenyaRedCross ⛑️ 🔸Always evacuate to higher ground and turn off electricity if your house is flooded. 🔸Just 6 inches of water can knock you down, 1 foot can sweep your car away. 🔸Avoid flooded bridges and stay updated with local news. 🚨
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Happy International Women's Day! We are inspired by our very own CEO, @JMwendek 💖 Her strength and resilience truly shine through. Let's champion every woman's story and ensure no one is left behind. 💪🌟 #IAmUnstoppable @UDPKenya @Ncpwds @giftedPWDcentre @Kwwdnetwork
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Big win: Section 22 and 23 of the Cybercrimes Act have been declared unconstitutional by the Court of Appeal
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